The Keygeek Intro and HMX Gulf switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - mm pre-travel, 3.80 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (PBT (+glass fiber) vs P5), stem material (U4 vs T2), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 21 mm single-stage), actuation (45 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (58.5 g vs 58 g). 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 Intro is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PBT (+glass fiber) bottom housing, and U4 stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 45g. The 58.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Gulf is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P5 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 50g. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Intro | HMX Gulf |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | PBT (+glass fiber) | P5 |
| Stem material | U4 | T2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 21 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 58.5 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | 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 HMX Gulf is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Intro is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek Intro and HMX Gulf switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 Intro sound test | HMX Gulf sound test |
No HMX Gulf sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Intro switches | Comments on HMX Gulf switches |
No comments on Keygeek Intro switches. | Completely new HMX release. Part of the Oil Barrel / Racing Series – MonacoKeys. |
