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The Zuoce Bubble Gum and HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified POM vs PC), stem material (POM+SL vs POM), spring (22 mm double-stage vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (37 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.90 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 Zuoce Bubble Gum is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified POM top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM+SL stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Coming in boxes of 30, half of each color (rose and cyan). Designed by Zuoce. | The HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Zuoce Bubble Gum | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM+SL | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 37 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Zuoce | Sillyworks |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Zuoce Bubble Gum is not available at the moment, while the HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 can be found in 7 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 Zuoce Bubble Gum switches | Comments on HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches |
Bubble Gum pops so I guess that is why they called this the Bubble Gum. They are lovely and lively without being too intense. They are definitely not full travel linears though. They lean well to clack but really shine with the thocc in foamier or deeper boards. I'd imagine these would slap in a TKL, foam build or deeper 65-75% board. Not dissimilar to the Morandi – Thock Exchange. | The Hyacinth V1 switch was already a great success, but Sillyworks always strive to reach a higher limit. After almost two years since they released the Hyacinth V1, the V2 version is finally here. Compared to Hyacinth V1, the V2 version had a lot of upgrades and changes; Firstly, the manufacture of the V2 was changed from KTT to HMX. HMX is able to mold more precisely to create more consistent stem length and housing tolerance. If you have used other HMX switches such as the Macaron or Macchiato, you will understand what their molds are like: The stem and housing tolerance is super high as the stem sits super stable in the housing. There is super minimal stem wobble as the housing really closes up on the stem. However, you will never feel that the housing is squishing the stem too tight to create bottom-out issues. That is how precise HMX's molds are. The V2 switches are smooth, tight, and great-sounding – Unikeys. |
