The Keygeek Blue Cheese V1 and HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs PC), bottom housing (PA66 vs modified PA66), stem material (L4 (modified POM) vs LY), spring (52g. Korea KOS vs 22 mm), bottom-out force (52 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.80 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 Keygeek Blue Cheese V1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and L4 (modified POM) stem (standard shape). It features a 52g. Korea KOS spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Cheese Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Knock Knock Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Blue Cheese V1 | HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | modified PA66 |
| Stem material | L4 (modified POM) | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 52g. Korea KOS | 22 mm |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Cheese Studio | Knock Knock Studio |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Blue Cheese V1 is also available in 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!
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Blue Cheese is the latest switch from Keys in Cheese Studio who designed HMX Cheese one of the most popular HMX switches of 2024 – KeebzNCables. If you loved our original Cheese Switch, you're in for a treat. After 8 months of development and fine-tuning, we are thrilled with how the Blue Cheese Switch turned out. Inspired by blue cheese, this switch features light blue and cheese colors. We wanted to create a switch with a completely different vibe from the original Cheese Switch. After countless tweaks to the lubrication, we have achieved an incredibly smooth feel. While the original Cheese Switch had a poppy and clacky sound, the Blue Cheese offers a deep thocky typing sound – Keys of Cheese Studio. | Bottom Housing of DuckDuck is a mix of PA66 and fiberglass. It provides a unique bottom-out sound compared to other switches. It has been renamed from Sunset Gleam to DuckDuck. Designed by Knock Knock Studio. Factory lubed with 205g0 and 105g0. |
