The Keygeek Higanbana and HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 52 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 (with glitter) vs PC), bottom housing (PBT+30% fiberglass vs Nylon), stem material (U4+UPE vs POM), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese vs 22 mm single-stage), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.90 mm), 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 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 | 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 | Keygeek Higanbana | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 (with glitter) | PC |
| Bottom housing | PBT+30% fiberglass | 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 | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Awareness Club | Sillyworks |
| 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 | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 can be found in multiple stores.
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Comments on Keygeek Higanbana switches | Comments on HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 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. | 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. |
