The Keygeek Roxy and HMX Cloud (42g) 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 (PC (glitter) vs Nylon PA12), bottom housing (P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) vs Nylon PA2.0), stem material (M4 (POM+ceramic powder) vs LY), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (48 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.90 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 Roxy is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC (glitter) top housing, P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) bottom housing, and M4 (POM+ceramic powder) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Cloud (42g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA2.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Roxy | HMX Cloud (42g) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC (glitter) | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) | Nylon PA2.0 |
| Stem material | M4 (POM+ceramic powder) | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.90 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 HMX Cloud (42g) is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Roxy is also available in stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Comments on Keygeek Roxy switches | Comments on HMX Cloud (42g) switches |
Clacky is no longer a good word to describe how high-pitched and loud these switches are. For the Keygeek switches that use the P bottom housing, including Roxy, of course, I personally prefer using the word "metallic" to describe their sound profile. The transparent PC top housing not just looks beautiful with glitter, but it also makes the switch feel super smooth overall. It also helps with the top-out sound by making it brighter – Unikeys. | "Total Travel: 3.9±0.3mm (Around 3.7mm in real life)" |
