The Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 and HMX Egg Yolk switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, however, they come with different bottom housing (PBT+30% fibreglass vs PA66 Nylon + S1 center), stem material (U4+UPE vs M2), spring (21mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 22 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (57.5 g vs 53 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.60 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 Mirror Lake V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PBT+30% fibreglass bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Egg Yolk is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon + S1 center bottom housing, and M2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Double-shot bottom housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 | HMX Egg Yolk |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PBT+30% fibreglass | PA66 Nylon + S1 center |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | M2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21mm single-stage Japanese wire | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 57.5 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | HMX |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 is not available at the moment, while the HMX Egg Yolk can be found in 1 stores.
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Comments on Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 switches | Comments on HMX Egg Yolk switches |
Do they remind you of a peaceful ice lake? The Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 switch is a full upgrade from the V1. The major improvement is that they are now manufactured using Keygeek's newest mold set, which fixes some of the issues that existed on the V1, such as stem wobble, loud but noisy bottom-out sound, etc. The UPE stem plus PBT+%30 FG bottom housing creates a loud, clacky, and clean sound profile. The UPE stem also buffers the bottom-out feel to make it more comfortable to type with. Just as we always say, don't expect Keygeek's flat tip UPE stems to sound deep or thocky. They are more like Keygeek's LY blend for clacky switches – Unikeys. | The Egg Yolk is HMX's first switch with a double-shot bottom housing – and that's exactly what makes the difference in the sound profile: a deliberately engineered S1 post sits in the middle of the PA66 bottom, right where the stem hits. The result is an exceptionally clacky, crisp keypress with a surprisingly full, rounded character – substantial and defined, without letting the classic HMX clack drift into the bright or shrill range. The hardened M2 stem keeps the 3.6mm travel glassy-smooth throughout and adds a poppy snap on bottom-out. Currently considered one of the clackiest linear switches around – ideal for loud, lively builds with character – MonacoKeys. |
