The Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx and Durock Lavender switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (UMPWPE vs POM), spring (19.5 mm single-stage vs 65g gold-plated), bottom-out force (55 g vs 65 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 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 Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and UMPWPE stem (standard shape). It features a 19.5 mm single-stage spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Silicone inserts in the bottom housing act as switch films to improve the sound and feel. No factory lubing. Designed by Swagkeys. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Durock Lavender is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 65g gold-plated spring. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. |
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| Name | Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx | Durock Lavender |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | UMPWPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19.5 mm single-stage | 65g gold-plated |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Swagkeys | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Durock Lavender is not available at the moment, while the Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx can be found in 1 stores.
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Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx sound test | Durock Lavender sound test |
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Onyx switches are the newest collaboration switch between Swagkeys and Gateron. They are full travel linears that utilize the custom designed molds that have silicone inserts in the bottom housing that act as switch films to improve the sound and feel of the switch. It is similar to the previous SW x Gateron Deeping switch with improved factory lubing and a new stem material that produces a different sound signature. Once lubed (either manually or factory lubed) these are smooth linears with a medium weight spring and a nice loud sound profile. They are available in both unlubed and factory lubed options – Bowl Keyboards. | These are full nylon housing linear switches produced by Durock. The top housing has Durock branding. Durock has made new molds for this, and told us that the top and bottom housing are both made fully of Nylon, and that the stem is POM – Deskhero. |
