The KTT Grapefruit and Siliworks X HMX Sonja switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs PA66 (with texture for scratchiness)), bottom-out force (55 g vs 52 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.90 mm). That said, they are quite similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The KTT Grapefruit is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by KTT. | The Siliworks X HMX Sonja is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | KTT Grapefruit | Siliworks X HMX Sonja |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing |
| Designer | - | Silliworks |
| Manufacturer | KTT | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KTT Grapefruit is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Siliworks X HMX Sonja can be found in multiple stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Comments on KTT Grapefruit switches | Comments on Siliworks X HMX Sonja switches |
No comments on KTT Grapefruit switches. | The HMX Sonja linear switch designed by Siliworks (previously Sillyworks) is a new HMX rail bottom-out switch. Different from the snow crash switches, the housing mold Sonja switches use is customized by Silliworks; The top housing comes with an intentional rough texture to create a satisfying scratchy feel - unikeys. |
