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TTC Honey king vs OWlab Ti HE (40g) switch comparison

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The TTC Honey king and OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear, Hall-effect breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, 3.40 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PC vs PA (closed-bottom)), stem shape (dust-proof vs standard). That said, they are very 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!

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The TTC Honey king is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 21 mm spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. Bottom-out is at 3.40mm. Integrated light diffuser. Mortise and tenon joint stem structure. Hearth symbol on the upper housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC.

The OWlab Ti HE (40g) is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA (closed-bottom) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Light diffuser. Available in 40 and 50gf bottom out, this entry is about the 40gf one. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Grain Gold. Manufactured by OwLab.

TTC Honey king vs OWlab Ti HE (40g) data sheets

NameTTC Honey kingOWlab Ti HE (40g)
Typelinear, Hall-effectlinear, Hall-effect
Footprint2-pin2-pin
Top housingPCPC
Bottom housingPCPA (closed-bottom)
Stem materialPOMPOM
Stem shapedust-proofstandard
Spring21 mm-
Actuationcustomizablecustomizable
Bottom-out- g40 g
Pre-travelcustomizablecustomizable
Total travel3.40 mm3.40 mm
LubeFactory lubing? Yes!Factory lubing? Yes!
Designer-Grain Gold
ManufacturerTTCOwLab

Prices & Offers

Where to buy TTC Honey king and OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches?

By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the OWlab Ti HE (40g) is much more widely available, but the TTC Honey king is also available in stores.

Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering TTC Honey king and OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!

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!

Sound tests

TTC Honey king sound test

OWlab Ti HE (40g) sound test

Comments

Comments on TTC Honey king switches

Comments on OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches

Each TTC Honey King magnetic switch boasts a delicate pink heart design ?, setting a new standard for magnetic switch aesthetics with its stunning visual appeal. Signature Tactile Feel: Delivering the brand’s signature crisp and responsive keystroke experience, the switches maintain a satisfyingly sharp and precise tactile feedback. Lightning-Fast Performance: Engineered for speed, these magnetic switches offer ultra-fast actuation and near-instantaneous response times, perfect for gaming and high-performance typing – diykey.

The Ti He Magnetic switch is OWlab's first HE switch release. Compatibility: HE Magnetic switches are only compatible with Hall Effect PCBs, including but not limited to Wooting HE+, KBDfans HE series, Geonworks HE PCBs, Rakka, Nuphy, Melgeek, Matrix Lab HE kit, and others. The Ti HE Magnetic switches are not compatible with MX mechanical switch PCBs – Unikeys.
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