The Keygeek Intro and HMX Lanikai switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon top housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (PBT (+glass fiber) vs P2), stem material (U4 vs POM), spring (18 mm single-stage vs single-stage extended KOS), actuation (45 g vs 43 g), bottom-out force (58.5 g vs 53 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.70 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 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 Lanikai is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a single-stage extended KOS spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Intro | HMX Lanikai |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PBT (+glass fiber) | P2 |
| Stem material | U4 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 45 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 58.5 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. |
| Designer | - | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Lanikai is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Intro 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!
Keygeek Intro sound test | HMX Lanikai sound test |
No HMX Lanikai sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Intro switches | Comments on HMX Lanikai switches |
No comments on Keygeek Intro switches. | The HMX Lanikai switch is designed by XLLAB and manufactured by HMX using XLLAB's private customized molds. This means Lanikai is a one-of-a-kind switch. What makes Lanikai so special: Uses a custom private mold, producing a smooth but “grainy” texture when pressed. Subjectively, the scratchy feeling is similar to Kailh Calligraphy switches but with slightly bigger "grains". The scratchy feeling also resembles Cherry MX2A Black switches and Kailh BCP switches, but with some differences. The stem bottoms out on the pole, and the sound remains HMX’s signature concentrated and crisp clack. They remind you of the old classic HMX sound. Thanks to the excellent factory lubrication, the scratchy noise is not very noticeable. The travel is set at 3.7 mm, striking a better balance between typing feel and keycap compatibility – Unikeys. |
