The HMX YG Macchiato and XLLAB Keygeek Briny switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (modified Nylon vs PA66), stem material (POK vs UPE (U4)), spring (20 mm single-stage extended vs 20 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 mm). 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 YG Macchiato is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The XLLAB Keygeek Briny is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and UPE (U4) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX YG Macchiato | XLLAB Keygeek Briny |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem material | POK | UPE (U4) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage extended | 20 mm |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | YG Studio | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the XLLAB Keygeek Briny is much more widely available, but the HMX YG Macchiato is also available in 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 HMX YG Macchiato switches | Comments on XLLAB Keygeek Briny switches |
Coffee themed color, smooth and linear feedback, "Total Travel: 4.0mm (3.8mm in real life)". HMX Macchiato is designed by YG Studio for enthusiasts who enjoy a full-travel distance switch and desire a pole bottom-out stem. Utilizing housing and stem materials for a smooth and deep sounding typing experience – DiviniKey. | The Keygeek Briny linear switch is XLLAB's latest project. Featuring a pure PA66 bottom housing, modified PA12 top housing and a UPE stem. Sound wise these lean towards the middle ground, they are not high pitched or super deep sounding either. The Briny switches utilise Keygeek's latest factory lubing technique, lube is applied to the leaf, spring, and stem slider – SerpentKeys. |
