The Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol and Gateron x Bowl L'Orange switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PA66), bottom housing (Nylon PA-2 vs PA66 + fiberglass blend), stem material (T2 vs POM), spring (55g vs 20 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (55 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 4 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 Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA-2 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 55g spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebz N Cables. Manufactured by HMX. | The Gateron x Bowl L'Orange is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 + fiberglass blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Bowl Keyboards & Keebscape. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol | Gateron x Bowl L'Orange |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA-2 | PA66 + fiberglass blend |
| Stem material | T2 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 55g | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Keebz N Cables | Bowl Keyboards & Keebscape |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol and Gateron x Bowl L'Orange switches is exactly the same:
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The Ice Cendol is the latest switch in our Shaved Ice series inspired by a childhood favourite dessert thanks to all the Malaysians and Singaporean in Perth. It’s been a long way to get here, originally planned to be manufactured by Keygeek, we weren’t happy with the sound profile and the appearance of the transparent nylon top housing… so Mr Keebz enlisted Rassles our Kiwi Staff Member to help design the new Ice Cendol and we got working with the most hyped manu in 2024 HMX to create a unique material combination to create something that some have described as MX Black-ish without the scratch-ish – KeebzNCables. | Gateron L'Orange is a new full travel switch designed by Bowl Keyboards and Keebscape, so you know it's gonna be good – KeebzNCables. |
