The WingTree Camellia and HMX Lanikai switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs P2), stem material (modified POM vs POM), spring (19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out vs single-stage extended KOS), actuation (42 g vs 43 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 53 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.70 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 WingTree Camellia is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Wuhai Studio. Manufactured by WingTree. | 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 | WingTree Camellia | HMX Lanikai |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | P2 |
| Stem material | modified POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out | single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 42 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | 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. | 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 | Wuhai Studio | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | WingTree | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the WingTree Camellia is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Lanikai can be found in multiple stores.
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WingTree Camellia sound test | HMX Lanikai sound test |
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The WingTree Camellia linear switch is a full-travel, long-pole linear switch designed by Wuhai Studio and manufactured by Wingtree. The Camellia switch features an all-new mold that's developed based on the previous mold Wingtree Yuying Black switches used. After the mold design modifications, Camellia now sounds cleaner, less noisy, and more concentrated at the bottom out; The scratchy feel has also been improved, which is still grainy but much more refined. Each switch comes factory lubed, with a thin layer of Krytox 205g0 applied to the stem legs and sliders, while the spring and leaf are also lubricated to ensure a smooth, consistent feel right out of the box. FYI: If you are looking for maximum scratch, please choose the dry options which only comes with factory-lubed leaf and spring – Unikeys. | 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. |
