The MMD Princess Linear Ultra and HMX Twilight switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PA12), bottom housing (PA66 vs PA-2), spring (21.4 mm extended vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), bottom-out force (48 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.85 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 MMD Princess Linear Ultra is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 21.4 mm extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by MMD. | The HMX Twilight is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.85mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | MMD Princess Linear Ultra | HMX Twilight |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA-2 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.4 mm extended | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.85 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | MMD | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the MMD Princess Linear Ultra and HMX Twilight switches is exactly the same:
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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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The MMD Princess Ultra Thock switches are the latest variant of the MMD Princess Series and were specially designed and manufactured for the Bridge75 keyboard. As usual with MMD Princess, the switches type very well and have an even deeper sound than the Princess V4 – Monacokeys. Produced by the latest mold, the new Princess Ultra switch offers smoother and more consistent typing feedback. We've also improved the factory lubrication and bottom material, elevating the "thock" sound profile to a new level – qwertyqop. | The HMX Twilight linear switch can be seen as a Cheese switch with a longer travel. It has the same materials as the Cheese switches, but the total travel is now around 3.85mm. The change in travel distance makes the Twilight switches a tiny bit quieter and lower-pitched than Cheese, but they are still the OG clacky HMX switch you are familiar with. |
