The Typeplus Peacock and SW x HMX Garnet switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs Nylon PA66), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 22 mm), actuation (38 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (51 g vs 50 g). 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 SW x HMX Garnet is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Swagkeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Typeplus Peacock | SW x HMX Garnet |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 38 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 51 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Typeplus | Swagkeys |
| 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 SW x HMX Garnet can be found in 1 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 | SW x HMX Garnet sound test |
No SW x HMX Garnet sound test available. |
Comments on Typeplus Peacock switches | Comments on SW x HMX Garnet 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. | No comments on SW x HMX Garnet switches. |
