The Sarokeys x Geon Strawberry Wine V2 and HMX Hades V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (LY vs PA12), stem material (Y3 vs T5), spring (21 mm vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (42 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 58 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Sarokeys x Geon Strawberry Wine V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with LY top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and Y3 stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Designed by Sarokeys x Geon. Manufactured by BSUN. | The HMX Hades V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Sarokeys x Geon Strawberry Wine V2 | HMX Hades V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | LY | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Stem material | Y3 | T5 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Sarokeys x Geon | Moyu Studio |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Hades V2 is much more widely available, but the Sarokeys x Geon Strawberry Wine V2 is also available in stores.
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The Sarokeys x Geon Strawberry Wine V2 Switches are a complete revamp of the V1 switches. With different materials from the Y3 stem for better sound and bottom-out feel to the PA12 bottom housing which is the same as the Sarokeys BCP switches. A light diffuser is now included as well as an upgraded nickel contact leaf – SerpentKeys. | HMX is renowned for its sound and excellent switch quality. The Hades V2 switch also continues these features, but unlike other HMX switches on the market, the Hades v2 switch uses HMX's latest T5 material stem and is paired with a PA12 housing, making the sound of the Hades v2 switch tend to be thocky – Unikeys. |
