The Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie and SW x HMX Garnet switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA66 vs PC), spring (20 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 22 mm), actuation (52 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (1.40 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.50 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 Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by OFF Studio. Manufactured by Kailh. | The SW x HMX Garnet is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Swagkeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie | SW x HMX Garnet |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 52 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.40 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | OFF Studio | Swagkeys |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the SW x HMX Garnet is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie and SW x HMX Garnet switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie switches | Comments on SW x HMX Garnet switches |
Kailhs new Black Cherry Pie with the ORIGINAL cream stem. The top and bottom housings utilize new molds that mimic a Cherry top and a JWK H1 bottom housings. | No comments on SW x HMX Garnet switches. |
