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The YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 and Keylist Kitty switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (P3 vs PC), stem material (T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) vs HPE), spring (20 mm single-stage vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (42 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.50 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 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 Keylist Kitty is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and HPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. With kitty paw light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keylist Studio. Manufactured by Tecsee. |
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| Name | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 | Keylist Kitty |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | P3 | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) | HPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | 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 | YG Studio | Keylist Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Tecsee |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keylist Kitty is not available at the moment, while the YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 can be found in 1 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!
Comments on YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches | Comments on Keylist Kitty 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. | The Kitty linear switch designed by Keylist Studio features a cute kittycat paw light diffuser on the top housing. With transparent keycaps on and RGB underglow, the kittypaws light up and look very adorable. Material-wise, Kitty switches come with an HPE stem and PA66 bottom housing for a thocky and relatively deep sound profile. The HPE stem also ensures each keystroke is smooth and clean – Unikeys. |
