The Keygeek Intro and HMX Noire switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 Nylon vs PA12), bottom housing (PBT (+glass fiber) vs PA12), stem material (U4 vs POM), spring (18 mm single-stage vs KOS double-stage extended), actuation (45 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (58.5 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are very different. 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 Noire is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Intro | HMX Noire |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PBT (+glass fiber) | PA12 |
| Stem material | U4 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | KOS double-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 58.5 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Noire is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek Intro can be found in 2 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 Noire sound test |
No HMX Noire sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Intro switches | Comments on HMX Noire switches |
No comments on Keygeek Intro switches. | From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys. |
