The Unikeys x Keygeek Uni and HMX Bad Sweetheart switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 vs P4), stem material (U4 UPE vs T5), spring (21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), bottom-out force (52 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.80 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 Unikeys x Keygeek Uni is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Bad Sweetheart is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P4 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by RENA LAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni | HMX Bad Sweetheart |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | P4 |
| Stem material | U4 UPE | T5 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Unikeys | RENA LAB |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Unikeys x Keygeek Uni is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Bad Sweetheart can be found in multiple 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!
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Finally! Unikeys has a Uni switch. The Uni linear switch was designed in-house by Unikeys and manufactured by Keygeek. The colorway was inspired by the real boss behind the scenes - our fierce toy poodle Uni. The Uni switch is Keygeek's first full PA12 housing linear switch; PA12 housing has an extremely low surface friction coefficient which ensures smooth travel. When paired with a strengthened UPE stem, Uni switch overall sounds loud and deep – Unikeys. | The Bad Sweetheart switch designed by Rena Lab is one of the deepest sounding HMX switches so far; Thanks to the T5 UPE blend stem, the spherical stem tip, and the new P4 bottom housing molding, they don't sound like your usual HMX type. The new P4 bottom housing comes with as less fiberglass as possible in order to eliminate the clacky tone from the sound profile. If you are a fan of deep and thocky sounding switches that are not muted, the Bad Sweetheart switches would be a great option – Unikeys. |
