The Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 and HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 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 Nylon), stem material (U4+UPE vs POM), spring (21mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 22 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (57.5 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 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 | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PBT+30% fibreglass | Nylon |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21mm single-stage Japanese wire | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 57.5 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Sillyworks |
| 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 | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 can be found in 6 stores.
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Comments on Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 switches | Comments on HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 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 Hyacinth V1 switch was already a great success, but Sillyworks always strive to reach a higher limit. After almost two years since they released the Hyacinth V1, the V2 version is finally here. Compared to Hyacinth V1, the V2 version had a lot of upgrades and changes; Firstly, the manufacture of the V2 was changed from KTT to HMX. HMX is able to mold more precisely to create more consistent stem length and housing tolerance. If you have used other HMX switches such as the Macaron or Macchiato, you will understand what their molds are like: The stem and housing tolerance is super high as the stem sits super stable in the housing. There is super minimal stem wobble as the housing really closes up on the stem. However, you will never feel that the housing is squishing the stem too tight to create bottom-out issues. That is how precise HMX's molds are. The V2 switches are smooth, tight, and great-sounding – Unikeys. |
