The Keygeek T2 and HMX Noire 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 (N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) vs PA12), bottom housing (P1 vs PA12), stem material (G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) vs POM), spring (22 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs KOS double-stage extended), actuation (53 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.70 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 T2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) top housing, P1 bottom housing, and G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 53g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Noire is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek T2 | HMX Noire |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P1 | PA12 |
| Stem material | G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage Japanese wire | KOS double-stage extended |
| Actuation | 53 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | MZ Studio | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Noire is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek T2 can be found in 2 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 T2 switches | Comments on HMX Noire switches |
Keygeek T2 is an OG style linear switch designed by MZ Studio and manufactured by Keygeek. A few features that make them special is: Scratchiness, BUT still feels smooth (?), Super loud and clacky. This is Keygeek's first switch that uses the POM+Kevlar blend, which is a great material choice for a solid and clacky bottom out sound. Both the N1 top housing and the P1 bottom housing are well-balanced "clacky" materials which give the T2 switch a nice, full, and clacky sound profile. The G1 stem and N1 top housing come with a sandy surface texture which is where the scratchy feeling come from – Unikeys. | From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys. |
