While the XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing and HMX Lulu Silent switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing is linear, while the HMX Lulu Silent is of linear type. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (POM vs PA66 Nylon), spring (18 mm vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (38 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.60 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.80 mm). All in all: they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 1.60mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Light diffuser, ball bearings in the stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XCJZ. Manufactured by Tonekey. | The HMX Lulu Silent is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing | HMX Lulu Silent |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 38 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.60 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XCJZ | - |
| Manufacturer | Tonekey | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing is much more widely available, but the HMX Lulu Silent is also available in 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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The Chocolate Ball Bearing Switch features a new integrated ball bearing design, with four embedded bearings in the stem that glide along internal grooves in the top and bottom housing, delivering a smoother more consistent linear travel – SerpentKeys. | No comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches. |
