The Keygeek Cyan and HMX Cloud (42g) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC (polished) vs Nylon PA12), bottom housing (Nylon PA6 (polished) vs Nylon PA2.0), stem material (L4 POM vs LY), spring (20mm single-stage KOS extended vs 22 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (52 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.90 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 Cyan is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC (polished) top housing, Nylon PA6 (polished) bottom housing, and L4 POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20mm single-stage KOS extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Cloud (42g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA2.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Cyan | HMX Cloud (42g) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC (polished) | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA6 (polished) | Nylon PA2.0 |
| Stem material | L4 POM | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20mm single-stage KOS extended | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Cyan is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Cloud (42g) 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!
Keygeek Cyan sound test | HMX Cloud (42g) sound test |
No HMX Cloud (42g) sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Cyan switches | Comments on HMX Cloud (42g) switches |
The very special thing about the Keygeek Cyan switches is that both the top and bottom housing come polished out of factory. Not only the exteriors are polished, more importantly, the interior of the housing and the bottom housing rails are also polished. The reason to do such a thing is to decrease the overall surface friction, and they won't rely on factory lubing too much to ensure its smoothness – Unikeys. | "Total Travel: 3.9±0.3mm (Around 3.7mm in real life)" |
