The Keygeek M1 and HMX Lunar Stone switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (L4 POM (strengthened) vs POM), bottom housing (N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) vs POM), stem material (L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) vs POM), spring (18 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs KOS single-stage extended), bottom-out force (53 g vs 55 g). 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 M1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with L4 POM (strengthened) top housing, N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) bottom housing, and L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Lunar Stone is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. When buying 90 or more Lunar Stone switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek M1 | HMX Lunar Stone |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM (strengthened) | POM |
| Bottom housing | N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) | POM |
| Stem material | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Lunar Stone is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek M1 can be found in 1 stores.
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Keygeek M1 sound test | HMX Lunar Stone sound test |
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Comments on Keygeek M1 switches | Comments on HMX Lunar Stone switches |
Keygeek's M1 switch is another unique addition to the Keygeek linear switch family. The reason is that M1 is manufactured using Keygeek's new stem mold, which consists of 7 smaller spheres on the stem tip. Comparing it to other classic stem tip designs that Keygeek has such as waffle stem tip (Y2 switch) or spherical stem tip (Y3 switch), the 7 spheres stem tip comes with a firmer and more solid bottom out feel. Sound wise, the 7 spheres stem tip creates a loud and thocky sound profile for the M1 switches, which is also quite different from the spherical stem tip and waffle stem tip which are designed for a quieter and deeper bottom sound – Unikeys. | The HMX Lunar Stone linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand-new full POM housing mold. It is the first full POM HMX switch. As the first full POM HMX switch, we expected it to sound and feel a bit different from other HMX switches in the market. They have proven to be quite unique; They sound fuller and thockier than most HMX switches yet still come with the bassy bottom-out sound. The travel feels very smooth yet there is audible scratch since that's what most people love about full POM switches – Unikeys. |
