The Novaris Studio x Keybay Her Heart and HMX Blue Topaz switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 48 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PC (glitter)), bottom housing (PA12 Nylon vs P4), spring (21 mm single-stage vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (37 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.90 mm). 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 Novaris Studio x Keybay Her Heart is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA12 Nylon bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Seale tin packaging. Designed by Novaris Studio. Manufactured by BSUN. | The HMX Blue Topaz is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC (glitter) top housing, P4 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mage Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Novaris Studio x Keybay Her Heart | HMX Blue Topaz |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC (glitter) |
| Bottom housing | PA12 Nylon | P4 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 37 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Novaris Studio | Mage Studio |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Novaris Studio x Keybay Her Heart is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Blue Topaz can be found in multiple stores.
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Novaris Studio x Keybay Her Heart sound test | HMX Blue Topaz sound test |
No HMX Blue Topaz sound test available. |
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The inspiration for Her Heart comes from the quiet, futuristic romance of the film Her — a sweetness that feels close, yet gently distant. We continued the signature color language of the Her series, blending soft pink tones with a misty translucent finish to create a look that feels both dreamy and honest — just like modern relationships: warm yet independent, intimate yet respectful of boundaries. Sound: soft, deep thock, bottom-out and return sound clean and consistent — like a freshly bathed cat: fluffy, gentle, and quietly healing. Feel: Silky smooth. Warm and refined. Solid bottom-out without harshness. Clear key-press confirmation without wobble – keybay.tech. | Made by HMX. Blue Semi-transparent Top. Designed by Mage Studio. PC top housing, LY stem, P4 bottom housing for refined sound. Specially molded top minimizes loose top-out noise. Quieter than P3 but not as deep-sounding. Similar sound profile to HMX Hyacinth V2 – Candykeys. |
