The Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC and Gateron Luciola 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 Ink), bottom housing (modified PA66 vs Ink), spring (18 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 22 mm black-plated double-stage), actuation (52 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 3.60 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 Gateron Luciola is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Ink top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm black-plated double-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Luminescent housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC | Gateron Luciola |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) | Ink |
| Bottom housing | modified PA66 | Ink |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm black-plated double-stage |
| Actuation | 52 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.60 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 | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Luciola is much more widely available, but the Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is also available in several 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!
Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC force curve | Gateron Luciola force curve |
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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 Gateron Luciola switch is a linear switch with a housing made of a luminescent material that glows for a certain period of time even in dark places. This switch uses the same Ink V2 mold and material, but is pre-lubed via automatic equipment, and it sending out light green glow in the night – Coffeekeys. |
