The Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart and HMX Sakura switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC bottom housing, POM stem material, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PA12), stem shape (partial box vs dust-proof), spring (20 mm silver-plated vs 22 mm/KOS single-stage), actuation (40 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 53 g), pre-travel (1.70 mm vs 2 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 x Ainbell Ocean Heart is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 20 mm silver-plated spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Ainbell. Manufactured by Kailh. | The HMX Sakura is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 22 mm/KOS single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart | HMX Sakura |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PC | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | dust-proof |
| Spring | 20 mm silver-plated | 22 mm/KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 40 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Ainbell | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Sakura 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!
Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart sound test | HMX Sakura sound test |
No HMX Sakura sound test available. |
Comments on Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches | Comments on HMX Sakura switches |
No comments on Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches. | The HMX Silent Sakura switch is the first silent HMX linear switch that I know of. According to Mage Studio, these switches come with a great balance between being quiet and having a great typing feel; They don't feel as mushy as most silent switches are, and the bottom-out is very comfy. They might not be the quietest silent switch, but they are one of the best silent switches to type on – Unikeys. |
