The Keygeek PA and HMX Lunar Stone switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA66 Nylon vs POM), bottom housing (N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) vs POM), stem material (PA66 Nylon vs POM), spring (21 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (54 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are mostly 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 PA is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA66 Nylon top housing, N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) bottom housing, and PA66 Nylon stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 54g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. 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 PA | HMX Lunar Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA66 Nylon | POM |
| Bottom housing | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) | POM |
| Stem material | PA66 Nylon | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 54 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 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 PA can be found in 2 stores.
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Keygeek PA sound test | HMX Lunar Stone sound test |
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Comments on Keygeek PA switches | Comments on HMX Lunar Stone switches |
PA, which stands for Polyamide or Nylon, is a family of strong and durable plastics. As hinted by the name, the Keygeek PA switch is made fully of nylon. Why full nylon? The answer is to make it stand out among already existing clacky switches. Different from LY or POM, a nylon stem plus a nylon bottom housing creates a clacky yet bassy and condensed sound profile. It sounds relatively on the louder side, clacky, and pleasant. A modified nylon top housing is custom-made to increase the overall smoothness of the switch. The new mold also comes to aid in making the overall travel silky and effortless – 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. |
