The TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black and Siliworks X HMX Sonja 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 Nylon vs PA66 (with texture for scratchiness)), bottom housing (modified Nylon vs PA66), spring (19 mm single-stage vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (43 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.90 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 TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified Nylon top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19 mm single-stage spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Pantheonkeys. Manufactured by TTC. | 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. |
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| Name | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black | Siliworks X HMX Sonja |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified Nylon | PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19 mm single-stage | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 43 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Light lubrication on the side walls of the stem to reduce leaf noise. | 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 |
| Designer | Pantheonkeys | Silliworks |
| Manufacturer | TTC | HMX |
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TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black force curve | Siliworks X HMX Sonja force curve |
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PT Black, a new switch co-developed by TTC and Pantheonkeys, draws its design inspiration from the familiar and beloved Cherry MX Black switch. Our goal is to retain the classic feel while optimizing it to improve some common problems. The first focus is on smoothness and consistency: some Cherry Black switches can have a scratchy feel in their stock form, and there can be slight variations in feel between different batches. The PT Black features further optimization in structural tolerance control, resulting in higher overall smoothness and more stable consistency. The switch achieves a tight, solid feel without applying a film – TTC. | 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. |
