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The Typeplus Peacock and HMX Lanikai switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs P2), spring (18 mm single-stage vs single-stage extended KOS), actuation (38 g vs 43 g), bottom-out force (51 g vs 53 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.70 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 Typeplus Peacock is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 51g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Typeplus. Manufactured by Typeplus. | The HMX Lanikai is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a single-stage extended KOS spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Typeplus Peacock | HMX Lanikai |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | P2 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 38 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 51 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | 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. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. |
| Designer | Typeplus | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | Typeplus | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Typeplus Peacock is not available at the moment, while the HMX Lanikai can be found in 6 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!
Typeplus Peacock sound test | HMX Lanikai sound test |
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Comments on Typeplus Peacock switches | Comments on HMX Lanikai switches |
Typeplus Peacock switches are linear switches from Typeplus, a new switch manufacturer focused on meticulous quality inspection for every switch component. Featuring a classic Nylon housing blend with a POM stem to showcase their attention to detail, from tighter tolerances, reduced stem wobble, and a consistent keypress. Typeplus uses a "combinational manufacturing" approach by utilizing specialized manufacturers for individual components before final assembly and quality check at the Typeplus facility. By optimizing each part separately, Typeplus is able to utilize the best components from different factories to create their ideal switch – Divinikey. | The HMX Lanikai switch is designed by XLLAB and manufactured by HMX using XLLAB's private customized molds. This means Lanikai is a one-of-a-kind switch. What makes Lanikai so special: Uses a custom private mold, producing a smooth but “grainy” texture when pressed. Subjectively, the scratchy feeling is similar to Kailh Calligraphy switches but with slightly bigger "grains". The scratchy feeling also resembles Cherry MX2A Black switches and Kailh BCP switches, but with some differences. The stem bottoms out on the pole, and the sound remains HMX’s signature concentrated and crisp clack. They remind you of the old classic HMX sound. Thanks to the excellent factory lubrication, the scratchy noise is not very noticeable. The travel is set at 3.7 mm, striking a better balance between typing feel and keycap compatibility – Unikeys. |
