The Kinetic Labs Hippo and C³Equalz x TKC Tangerine - Light switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, - mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs UHMWPE), bottom housing (Nylon vs UHMWPE), stem material (UHMWPE vs POM), spring (15.2 mm vs gold-plated stainless steel), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 62 g). That said, they are only slightly 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 Kinetic Labs Hippo is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and UHMWPE stem (standard shape). It features a 15.2 mm spring. The bottom-out weight is 63.5g. No factory lubing. Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Gateron. | The C³Equalz x TKC Tangerine - Light is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with UHMWPE top housing, UHMWPE bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated stainless steel spring. The bottom-out weight is 62g. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by C³Equalz x TKC. Manufactured by Durock/JWK. |
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| Name | Kinetic Labs Hippo | C³Equalz x TKC Tangerine - Light |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | UHMWPE |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | UHMWPE |
| Stem material | UHMWPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15.2 mm | gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | - mm | - mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Kinetic Labs | C³Equalz x TKC |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Durock/JWK |
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Comments on Kinetic Labs Hippo switches | Comments on C³Equalz x TKC Tangerine - Light switches |
The first ever UHMWPE stem from Gateron. Even unlubed, the stem is extremely smooth in its stock form. 63.5g spring provides a bouncy upstroke that will keep you typing comfortably for hours. It's not all about the feel, Nylon housings provide a pleasant "thocky" sound signature while typing. Gateron Hippo switches use an ultra smooth UHMWPE stem (the first time the material is used by Gateron). UHMWPE is short for Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, and it has a lower coefficient of friction when compared to other plastics, such as POM. What this ultimately means is that the material used in the stem of this switch produces less friction when compared to other switches – Kinetic Labs. | No comments on C³Equalz x TKC Tangerine - Light switches. |
