The Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) and HMX TT Red switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 vs PA66), stem material (U4 vs POM), spring (22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) vs KOS single-stage), actuation (32 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (40 g vs 45 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 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 x Moyu Athena (40g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) spring. The 32g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu.studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX TT Red is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by TT. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) | HMX TT Red |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA66 |
| Stem material | U4 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) | KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 32 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 40 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Moyu.studio | TT |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
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Following the runaway success of the HMX Hades V2 – where depth (in both sound and visual aesthetic) met darkness—Athena rises as its radiant counterpart. Forged from the same mythic lineage, this is the next chapter in a switch series inspired by the gods themselves – Thocc Exchange. | The HMX TT Red switches are manufactured using HMX's new mold set. If you are looking for another clacky HMX switch, you have come to the right place. The new molding design makes them sound clacky, high-pitched, and full at the same time. The PA12 top housing and POM stem ensure its smoothness and a quieter top-out sound. Unlike most HMX switches, which use nylon bottom housing with fiberglass, TT Red has a pure PA66 bottom housing instead. It might make them slightly less clacky and loud, but it helps the switch to sound less thin – Unikeys. |
