The Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC and Aflion Blue Sky switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 60 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) vs PC), bottom housing (modified PA66 vs Nylon), spring (18 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 15 mm stainless steel), actuation (52 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Siliworks. Manufactured by HMX. | The Aflion Blue Sky is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Aflion. |
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| Name | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC | Aflion Blue Sky |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) | PC |
| Bottom housing | modified PA66 | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended | 15 mm stainless steel |
| Actuation | 52 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja HC switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing are all dry. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Siliworks | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Aflion |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Aflion Blue Sky is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC can be found in multiple 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!
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The HMX Sonja HC switch, or you can call them the Sonja Hardcore version, comes with customized stem and housing for a nostalgic rail bottom-out and scratchy feeling. Consider these a more OG version of the Sonja switches. If you like Sonja but want something that's even scratchier with a heavier spring, Sonja HC is your go-to choice – Unikeys. | The Aflion Blue Sky is part of Aflion's 2023 lineup and features a brand new mould that results in better quality and tolerances. Aflion is the manufacturer behind the Melody and Pink Robin as well as the Invokeys switches and is known for their amazing quality and sound. This switch comes factory lubed and therefore is ready to use out of the box. Their sound and feel is very similar to that of the Invokeys Matcha Latte – Beaverkeys. |
