The SW x Haimu MP Tactile and Kinetic Labs Salmon switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC Polymer mix), bottom housing (POM vs PC Polymer mix), stem material (UPE with metal tip vs POM), spring (18 mm vs long 63.5g symmetric), bottom-out force (62 g vs 63.5 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 SW x Haimu MP Tactile is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and UPE with metal tip stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. It has metal inserts in the bottom of the pole and the bottom housing to create a high pitched sound of metal clash. Frosted light window to enhance light consistency and brightness. Designed by Swagkeys. Manufactured by Haimu. | The Kinetic Labs Salmon is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC Polymer mix top housing, PC Polymer mix bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a long 63.5g symmetric spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Long stem pole. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Tecsee. |
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| Name | SW x Haimu MP Tactile | Kinetic Labs Salmon |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC Polymer mix |
| Bottom housing | POM | PC Polymer mix |
| Stem material | UPE with metal tip | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm | long 63.5g symmetric |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 63.5 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! Light amount of factory oil. |
| Designer | Swagkeys | Kinetic Labs |
| Manufacturer | Haimu | Tecsee |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kinetic Labs Salmon is not available at the moment, while the SW x Haimu MP Tactile can be found in 1 stores.
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Comments on SW x Haimu MP Tactile switches | Comments on Kinetic Labs Salmon switches |
This is the tactile version of the MP series. It has metal inserts in the bottom of the pole and the bottom housing to create a high pitched sound of metal clash – Swagkeys. | The tactility on these switches does not disappoint. A long and round bump all the way through. A long stem pole means the sound signature on this switch has a pronounced, thocky signature when bottoming out. Using a POM stem and housings that are made of a PC-Polymer blend, these quality materials feel and sound great – Kinetic Labs. |
