The Omnitype OT Heron HE and GravaStar UFO switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear Hall-effect breed. They both feature PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, however, they come with different stem shape (standard vs circular dust-proof), bottom-out force (40 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.30 mm vs 3.50 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 GravaStar UFO is a linear Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof shape). It features a 23 mm stainless steel spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Circular top housing and guard rail, independent light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by GravaStar. Manufactured by GravaStar. |
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| Name | Omnitype OT Heron HE | GravaStar UFO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear Hall-effect | linear Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | circular dust-proof |
| Spring | - | 23 mm stainless steel |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 40 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Omnitype | GravaStar |
| Manufacturer | Omnitype | GravaStar |
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 GravaStar UFO can be found in 1 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!
Omnitype OT Heron HE sound test | GravaStar UFO sound test |
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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. | GravaStar introduces the ultimate performance beast engineered for players who demand absolute perfection—the "GravaStar UFO Magnetic Switch." Built to shatter the physical limits of esports, this Hall Effect linear switch boasts a staggering 800GS peak magnetic flux and a god-tier 0.005mm Rapid Trigger (RT) precision. Pioneering a 360° Circular Rail architecture with a full POM dust-wall stem, it entirely eradicates stem wobble. Furthermore, it blends a deep, resonant "Marble Thock" acoustic profile with an independent frosted PC light guide. Whether you are a pro FPS player requiring hyper-micro control or a custom keeb enthusiast chasing endgame sound and lighting, the UFO switch delivers an otherworldly, dominating experience – Diykey. |
