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The Siliworks X HMX Sonja and HMX TT Red switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) vs PA12), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage extended vs KOS single-stage), actuation (45 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 45 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 3.50 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 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX TT Red is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by TT. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Siliworks X HMX Sonja | HMX TT Red |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja 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 | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Silliworks | TT |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX TT Red is not available at the moment, while the Siliworks X HMX Sonja can be found in 5 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 linear switch designed by Siliworks (previously Sillyworks) is a new HMX rail bottom-out switch. Different from the snow crash switches, the housing mold Sonja switches use is customized by Silliworks; The top housing comes with an intentional rough texture to create a satisfying scratchy feel - unikeys. | The HMX TT Red switches are manufactured using HMX's new mold set. If you are looking for another clacky HMX switch, you have come to the right place. The new molding design makes them sound clacky, high-pitched, and full at the same time. The PA12 top housing and POM stem ensure its smoothness and a quieter top-out sound. Unlike most HMX switches, which use nylon bottom housing with fiberglass, TT Red has a pure PA66 bottom housing instead. It might make them slightly less clacky and loud, but it helps the switch to sound less thin – Unikeys. |
