The Omnitype OT Heron HE and GEON Raw HE (50gf) switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear Hall-effect breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs Nylon), bottom-out force (40 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.30 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Omnitype OT Heron HE is a linear Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Omnitype. Manufactured by Omnitype. | The GEON Raw HE (50gf) is a linear Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm single-stage, various weight (40/50/60g) spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. This switch may come with 40, 50 or 60gf spring. This particular entry is about the 50gf one. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by GEONWORKS. |
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| Name | Omnitype OT Heron HE | GEON Raw HE (50gf) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear Hall-effect | linear Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 15 mm single-stage, various weight (40/50/60g) |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 40 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Omnitype | GEONWORKS |
| Manufacturer | Omnitype | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Omnitype OT Heron HE is not available at the moment, while the GEON Raw HE (50gf) can be found in 5 stores.
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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!
Comments on Omnitype OT Heron HE switches | Comments on GEON Raw HE (50gf) switches |
HErons (see what we did there) are the first custom Omnitype switches and our first dip into the HE scene. We sought out to offer an HE switch that actually sounds good, in a world filled with bad sounding HE switches. We are very happy with how the Herons ended up sounding and are excited to bring the details of the enthusiast community in to HE builds – Omnitype. | The GEON Raw HE Magnetic linear switch is a next-generation Hall Effect (HE) switch engineered by Geon for unmatched precision and consistency. Featuring low-cavity molds and a pole-to-bottom through-hole design, it delivers accurate analog response with the familiar feel of traditional MX-style switches — ideal for both typing and gaming – YourKBD. |
