The LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent and HMX K01 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, - g , 45 g actuation, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (custom PAG nylon vs PA66 Nylon (matted surface)), bottom housing (mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G vs PA66 Nylon), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (16 mm single-stage vs 18 mm single-stage KOS), bottom-out force (54 g vs 57 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with custom PAG nylon top housing, mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 16 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 54g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Manufactured by LICHICX. | The HMX K01 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon (matted surface) top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent | HMX K01 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | custom PAG nylon | PA66 Nylon (matted surface) |
| Bottom housing | mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | 16 mm single-stage | 18 mm single-stage KOS |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 54 g | 57 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | LICHICX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent is not available at the moment, while the HMX K01 can be found in 3 stores.
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LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent sound test | HMX K01 sound test |
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Comments on LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent switches | Comments on HMX K01 switches |
XCJZ Crimson Red is a new silent tactile that utilises LICHICX’s unique silencing mechanism. It is essentially the silent tactile equivalent of XCJZ Lucy, the current meta for silent linear for it’s minimal mushiness on bottom out. There’s still some mushiness present, but it is still far better than some of its predecessors in the silent switch category – KeebzNCables. | The HMX K01 tactile switch is HMX's first-ever light-tactile switch to be released. The smaller tactile bump creates a comfortable typing feel with moderate tactile feedback, which is optimal for long-term typing duty and daily use. Technically, these are a long pole switch, but the stem pole is not extended by much; A 3.8mm travel distance makes the bottom out solid but not abrupt. Material-wise, we went with the classic non-modified PA66 housing and POM stem for the K01 light tactile switch; Such material choice maintains the classic HMX clack and doesn't make the switch sound overly loud and high-pitched. They sound clean and crisp overall, and I don't have to tell you how pleasant they will sound on your keyboard. The top housing comes with a matted texture just like the HMX Sonja and Sonja HC switches to create a grainy, scratchy feeling during typing. Important to note: When buying X90 or more switches, they will come in our brand-new switch container – Unikeys. |
