The YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 and HMX Pine Moon switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (P3 vs PA12), stem material (T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) vs T2), spring (20 mm single-stage vs 22 mm), actuation (42 g vs 43 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.10 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 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. | The HMX Pine Moon is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 | HMX Pine Moon |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | P3 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) | T2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 42 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | YG Studio | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 and HMX Pine Moon switches is exactly the same:
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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!
Comments on YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches | Comments on HMX Pine Moon switches |
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. | No comments on HMX Pine Moon switches. |
