The Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC and HMX Yogurt V1 53g switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 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 P5 (40-45% fiberglass)), spring (18 mm KOS single-stage extended vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (52 g vs 53 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 62 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 3.40 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 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 HMX Yogurt V1 53g is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P5 (40-45% fiberglass) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 53g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC | HMX Yogurt V1 53g |
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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 | P5 (40-45% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 52 g | 53 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.40 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! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Siliworks | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Yogurt V1 53g 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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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. | XLLAB designed the HMX Yogurt switch, which HMX manufactures using its newest stem and bottom housing mold. The P5 bottom housing Yogurt switches use a modified nylon with 40-45% fiberglass added. It is a new nylon blend from HMX and by far the material with the most fiberglass added. What it does to the switches is make them sound super loud, clacky, and full-sounding. With the help of the new stem and bottom housing mold, Yogurt switches come with smooth keystrokes and minimum stem wobble – Unikeys. |
