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The HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) and Keygeek Cheese V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, - g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (modified PA66 vs Nylon N3 (fibreglass-reinforced blend)), stem material (LY vs M4), bottom-out force (50 g vs 53 g). That said, they are quite 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 HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Knock Knock Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The Keygeek Cheese V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon N3 (fibreglass-reinforced blend) bottom housing, and M4 stem (standard shape). The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keys in Cheese Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) | Keygeek Cheese V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | modified PA66 | Nylon N3 (fibreglass-reinforced blend) |
| Stem material | LY | M4 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | - |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Knock Knock Studio | Keys in Cheese Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Cheese V2 is also available in some 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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Bottom Housing of DuckDuck is a mix of PA66 and fiberglass. It provides a unique bottom-out sound compared to other switches. It has been renamed from Sunset Gleam to DuckDuck. Designed by Knock Knock Studio. Factory lubed with 205g0 and 105g0. | Cheese V2 is here: extremely bright, high‑pitched, and loud—with a glass‑filled nylon bottom that often sharpens articulation – KeebzNCables. |
