The Keygeek VC and HMX Cosmic Purple switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs POM), stem material (U4+UPE vs LY), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (57.5 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.40 mm). 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 VC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, POM bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PicnicWorks. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Cosmic Purple is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. When buying 90 or more Cosmic Purple 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 VC | HMX Cosmic Purple |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 57.5 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | PicnicWorks | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Keygeek VC and HMX Cosmic Purple switches is exactly the same:
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Keygeek VC sound test | HMX Cosmic Purple sound test |
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Comments on Keygeek VC switches | Comments on HMX Cosmic Purple switches |
The Keygeek VC linear switch is PicnicWorks' new creation. This is the first Keygeek switch that uses U4+ stem and POM bottom housing at the same time; The U4+ stem supposedly would create a solid, clean, and clacky bottom out sound, but the POM bottom housing dials things down a little bit and makes the overall sound signature fuller and poppier. Paired with the PA66 top housing, the Keygeek VC switch feels smooth and sounds crispy and clean – Unikeys. | The HMX Cosmic Purple linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand new full POM housing mold. It is the first HMX switch that comes with a full POM housing. Full POM housing with LY stem is not rare to see in this hobby but HMX makes it distinct; Most POM housing and Ly stem switches, such as BSUN Aniya and BSUN Dusty Rose, are deep and thocky sounding. That's not the case with Cosmic Purple; Thanks to HMX's molding design and unique LY blend, Cosmic Purple switches are super clacky and higher pitched. The POM housing widens the sound spectrum and makes them sound full and vibrant at the same time. We also left a bit of audible scratch to these switches if that's what you like – Unikeys. |
