The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R and HMX Sandstorm 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 PC), bottom housing (PA66 vs PA66 Nylon), spring (22 mm KOS double-stage extended vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (55 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 58 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2.30 mm), total travel (3 mm vs 3.10 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 Sandstorm is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R | HMX Sandstorm |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS double-stage extended | 22 mm single-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 58 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2.30 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Sillyworks | - |
| 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 Sandstorm 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!
Comments on Sillyworks x Gateron Type R switches | Comments on HMX Sandstorm 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. | HMX Sandstorm - The latest HMX tactile switches feature a very pleasant and noticeable tactile bump, the familiar smooth HMX typing feel, and exactly the clacky sound we love from HMX! – MonacoKeys. |
