The Keygeek T2 and Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC 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 modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness)), bottom housing (P1 vs modified PA66), stem material (G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) vs POM), spring (22 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 18 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (53 g vs 52 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.80 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 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 Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Siliworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek T2 | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) | modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) |
| Bottom housing | P1 | modified PA66 |
| Stem material | G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 53 g | 52 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja HC switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing are all dry. |
| Designer | MZ Studio | Siliworks |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is much more widely available, but the Keygeek T2 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!
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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. | The HMX Sonja HC switch, or you can call them the Sonja Hardcore version, comes with customized stem and housing for a nostalgic rail bottom-out and scratchy feeling. Consider these a more OG version of the Sonja switches. If you like Sonja but want something that's even scratchier with a heavier spring, Sonja HC is your go-to choice – Unikeys. |
