While the Keygeek Higanbana and HMX Lulu Silent switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the Keygeek Higanbana is linear, while the HMX Lulu Silent is of linear type. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 52 g bottom-out force, 3.80 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 (with glitter) vs PC), bottom housing (PBT+30% fiberglass vs PA66 Nylon), stem material (U4+UPE vs POM), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese vs 22 mm single-stage), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm). All in all: they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Keygeek Higanbana is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 (with glitter) top housing, PBT+30% fiberglass bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Awareness Club. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Lulu Silent is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Higanbana | HMX Lulu Silent |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 (with glitter) | PC |
| Bottom housing | PBT+30% fiberglass | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Awareness Club | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Higanbana is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Lulu Silent 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 Keygeek Higanbana switches | Comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches |
The Keygeek Higanbana switches are another clackish Keygeek switch. It comes with the strengthened UPE U4 blend and the PBT+ fiberglass bottom housing in order to achieve that clacky sound profile. What's more special about these switches is that they were made with Keygeek's newest top housing mold. Keygeek modified the top housing mold to eliminate the sticky feeling at the start of each key press. Now, the travel would not be sticky anymore, and the result is they feel smoother than previous keygeek switched with the old top housing – Unikeys. | No comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches. |
