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The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R and HMX K01 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs PA66 Nylon (matted surface)), bottom housing (PA66 vs PA66 Nylon), spring (22 mm KOS double-stage extended vs 18 mm single-stage KOS), actuation (55 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 57 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3 mm vs 3.80 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 Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX K01 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon (matted surface) top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R | HMX K01 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA66 Nylon (matted surface) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS double-stage extended | 18 mm single-stage KOS |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 57 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. |
| Designer | Sillyworks | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is much more widely available, but the HMX K01 is also available in stores.
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Sillyworks x Gateron Type R sound test | HMX K01 sound test |
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Comments on Sillyworks x Gateron Type R switches | Comments on HMX K01 switches |
The Gateron Type R tactile switch might be the craziest tactile switch you have ever seen. Sillyworks' goal was to create a tactile switch that doesn't come with any linear travel: A 100% pure tactile switch. The Type R has a super short travel distance which is 3mm only. With the help of the elongated stem pole and tactile bump design, the tactility starts at the keypress and ends with the bottom-out. Sound-wise, because the travel is so short and bottom-out comes too quickly, the Type R switches tend to sound clackier than other Gateron tactile switches – Unikeys. | The HMX K01 tactile switch is HMX's first-ever light-tactile switch to be released. The smaller tactile bump creates a comfortable typing feel with moderate tactile feedback, which is optimal for long-term typing duty and daily use. Technically, these are a long pole switch, but the stem pole is not extended by much; A 3.8mm travel distance makes the bottom out solid but not abrupt. Material-wise, we went with the classic non-modified PA66 housing and POM stem for the K01 light tactile switch; Such material choice maintains the classic HMX clack and doesn't make the switch sound overly loud and high-pitched. They sound clean and crisp overall, and I don't have to tell you how pleasant they will sound on your keyboard. The top housing comes with a matted texture just like the HMX Sonja and Sonja HC switches to create a grainy, scratchy feeling during typing. Important to note: When buying X90 or more switches, they will come in our brand-new switch container – Unikeys. |
