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The XLLAB Keygeek Briny and YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 vs P3), stem material (UPE (U4) vs T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon)), spring (20 mm vs 20 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (50 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.60 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 XLLAB Keygeek Briny is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and UPE (U4) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with P3 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | XLLAB Keygeek Briny | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | P3 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | UPE (U4) | T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XLLAB | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the XLLAB Keygeek Briny can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering XLLAB Keygeek Briny and YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
Comments on XLLAB Keygeek Briny switches | Comments on YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches |
The Keygeek Briny linear switch is XLLAB's latest project. Featuring a pure PA66 bottom housing, modified PA12 top housing and a UPE stem. Sound wise these lean towards the middle ground, they are not high pitched or super deep sounding either. The Briny switches utilise Keygeek's latest factory lubing technique, lube is applied to the leaf, spring, and stem slider – SerpentKeys. | The Canglan V2 switches could be the first ever thocky HMX switches. Of course, thocky and clacky are just subjective perceptions of individuals, but if you compare them with other HMX linear switches out there, you will notice the difference. All thanks to the material composition of the stem, the Canglan V2 switches get to sound deeper. However, I never said these switches are quiet… – unikeys. |
