The Keygeek Tipsy Red Blush and HMX Noire switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 bottom housing, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.70 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (U4 UPE vs PA12), stem material (L4 POM vs POM), stem shape (standard (rounded stem pole) vs standard), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese vs KOS double-stage extended), actuation (42 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 60 g). 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 Tipsy Red Blush is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with U4 UPE top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and L4 POM stem (standard (rounded stem pole) shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! 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 Tipsy Red Blush | HMX Noire |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | U4 UPE | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Stem material | L4 POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard (rounded stem pole) | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese | KOS double-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | 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 Tipsy Red Blush can be found in 3 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 Tipsy Red Blush switches | Comments on HMX Noire switches |
Keygeek Blush switch benefits from Keygeek's newest molding and factory lubing; They help improve the overall typing feel while still maintaining the minimum stem wobble and pleasant bottom-out sound. The L4 stem and PA12 bottom housing create a crisp and full keystroke sound; The U4 top housing ensures smooth travel while tuning down the top-out sound to its greatest extent. Overall, the blush switches come with a more pronounced bottom-out sound and a quieter and less noisy top out sound signature – 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. |
