The Wingtree Golden Apple V2 and HMX Hydra switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (PEI vs P2), stem material (LY vs POM), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2.30 mm), total travel (3.30 mm vs 3.10 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 Wingtree Golden Apple V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PEI bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Bust Down. Manufactured by Wingtree. | The HMX Hydra is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Wingtree Golden Apple V2 | HMX Hydra |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PEI | P2 |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2.30 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.10 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. | 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. |
| Designer | Bust Down | HMX |
| Manufacturer | Wingtree | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Wingtree Golden Apple V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Hydra can be found in multiple stores.
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Comments on Wingtree Golden Apple V2 switches | Comments on HMX Hydra switches |
The Golden Apple V2 switch is the successor to the BSUN Golden Apple tactile switch. This time, they are manufactured by Wingtree - the tactile switch expert. Similar to V1, the V2 also comes with a PEI bottom housing. It gives the switch a vibrant golden color, hence the name golden apple. This is also the first time that Wingtree uses the LY stem on a switch. Overall, the Golden Apple V2 switches are medium toned thocky sounding, and the medium to large tactile bump is super satisfying to type with – Unikeys. | The HMX Hydra tactile switch is designed by XLLAB and features a big almost D-shaped tactile bump similar to Retro J. It is an attempt to replicate the classic Gateron Type R's D-shaped bump, but with a touch of the signature HMX clacky sound profile and fantastic stem wobble control. Thanks to the P2 bottom housing, the Hydra switches are one of the clackiest HMX tactile switches so far – Unikeys. |
