The Unikeys x Keygeek Uni and HMX Hades V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (U4 UPE vs T5), spring (21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 58 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 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 Hades V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni | HMX Hades V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| 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 | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Unikeys | Moyu Studio |
| 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 Hades V2 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. | HMX is renowned for its sound and excellent switch quality. The Hades V2 switch also continues these features, but unlike other HMX switches on the market, the Hades v2 switch uses HMX's latest T5 material stem and is paired with a PA12 housing, making the sound of the Hades v2 switch tend to be thocky – Unikeys. |
