The Gateron CJ and HMX Crisp switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM bottom housing, POM stem material, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary INK blend vs Nylon PA12), spring (gold-plated vs 22 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (50 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 55 g), total travel (4 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 Gateron CJ is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary INK blend top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem ( shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX Crisp is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WY. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron CJ | HMX Crisp |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary INK blend | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | - | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 50 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | WY |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Crisp is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron CJ can be found in multiple 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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Gateron CJ switches are a new linear switch from Gateron that feature a POM stem, Ink top housing and POM bottom housing. They come unlubed stock, but have a smooth keypress and a satisfying clack. | The HMX Crisp linear switch features HMX's newest stem and housing molds; Its POM stem and PA12 top housing ensures a smooth typing experience while the POM bottom housing creates a clacky and solid overall sound profile. Great news for those who love keyboards that shine, the Crisp switch comes with HMX's newest light diffusers for better RGB performance – Unikeys. |
