The Kailh Box Red V2 and HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, however, they come with different stem shape (box vs standard), spring (stainless steel vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (40 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Kailh Box Red V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (box shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. | The HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Kailh Box Red V2 | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | box | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 40 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Sillyworks |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh Box Red V2 is not available at the moment, while the HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 can be found in 6 stores.
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Comments on Kailh Box Red V2 switches | Comments on HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches |
The new Kailh Box V2 switches feature an upgraded design that reduces wobble with the signature square stem unique to box switches. IP54-rated for water and dust resistance, these switches are MX-compatible, ensuring versatility across mechanical keyboards – YourKBD. | The Hyacinth V1 switch was already a great success, but Sillyworks always strive to reach a higher limit. After almost two years since they released the Hyacinth V1, the V2 version is finally here. Compared to Hyacinth V1, the V2 version had a lot of upgrades and changes; Firstly, the manufacture of the V2 was changed from KTT to HMX. HMX is able to mold more precisely to create more consistent stem length and housing tolerance. If you have used other HMX switches such as the Macaron or Macchiato, you will understand what their molds are like: The stem and housing tolerance is super high as the stem sits super stable in the housing. There is super minimal stem wobble as the housing really closes up on the stem. However, you will never feel that the housing is squishing the stem too tight to create bottom-out issues. That is how precise HMX's molds are. The V2 switches are smooth, tight, and great-sounding – Unikeys. |
