The Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC and Everglide Aqua King (V3) 62g 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 PC), spring (18 mm KOS single-stage extended vs gold-plated), actuation (52 g vs 46 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 62 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 4 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 Everglide Aqua King (V3) 62g is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 46g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Jwick. |
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| Name | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC | Everglide Aqua King (V3) 62g |
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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 | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended | gold-plated |
| Actuation | 52 g | 46 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 62 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 | Jwick |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is much more widely available, but the Everglide Aqua King (V3) 62g is also available in 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. | These Aqua Kings quite literally feel frictionless. The typing feel reminds us of ice skating on a freshly resurfaced ice skating rink. Your fingers simply glide, creating a magical typing experience – Milktooth. |
