The Keygeek Little Elf and HMX Canglan V3 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA6 vs modified PA12), bottom housing (Nylon PA12 vs PA66), stem material (U5 UPE vs modified UPE (sphere tip)), spring (21 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm single-stage), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Little Elf is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA6 top housing, Nylon PA12 bottom housing, and U5 UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Canglan V3 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and modified UPE (sphere tip) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Little Elf | HMX Canglan V3 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA6 | modified PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA12 | PA66 |
| Stem material | U5 UPE | modified UPE (sphere tip) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 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 Keygeek Little Elf is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Canglan V3 can be found in multiple stores.
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Keygeek Little Elf sound test | HMX Canglan V3 sound test |
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The Keygeek Little Elf switch features a deep and thocky sound profile. The little elf is the deepest sounding among the Keygeek switches that come with the 7-sphere stem tip. Not only because of the unique stem design, but also because its stem and bottom housing are made of soft materials such as U5 and PA12, which dampen the overall volume and pitch. If you are looking for a deep and thocky sounding linear switch, these are the one – Unikeys. | HMX Canglan V3 switches are the last iteration of the Canglan series. The Canglan V3 switches are not a re-color of the Canglan V2 or any other existing HMX switches. The reasons are as follows: Canglan V3 switches are made with HMX's new housing and stem mold. Canglan V3 is the first HMX switch that uses the sphere stem tip to lower the pitch and deepen the sound profile. A UPE stem and PA66 bottom housing with no fiberglass are chosen this time, also to achieve a deep and thocky sound – unikeys. |
