While the KTT Strawberry V2 and HMX Lulu Silent switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the KTT Strawberry V2 is linear, while the HMX Lulu Silent is of linear type. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (PC vs PA66 Nylon), spring (gold-plated vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (43 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 mm). All in all: they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The KTT Strawberry V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by KTT. | The HMX Lulu Silent is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | KTT Strawberry V2 | HMX Lulu Silent |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 43 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! lightly pre-lubed from factory | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | KTT | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KTT Strawberry V2 is much more widely available, but the HMX Lulu Silent 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 KTT Strawberry V2 switches | Comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches |
What's new with V2? The biggest change in V2 has been the reduction in the number of runners in the injection molding process. Previously in V1 there were 24 runners. In V2 there are now only 16 runners. For those unfamiliar with injection molding, a runner is a channel cut into the mold that allows for the plastic to flow from the nozzle into each cavity. Decreasing the number of runners and cavities allows for better control and consistency resulting in better tolerances and smoothness. Additionally, new molds are generally smoother than older molds due to pristine internal surfaces – dangkeebs. Recommended for deep sounding, thocky builds – beaverkeys. Strawberry V2's are a sweet premium linear inspired by bright berries. They're composed of a clear top housing, transperant pink bottom housing, and pink POM stem allowing for improved RGB transmittance. Additionally, the switches are lightly pre-lubed with an improved factory lubing technique to ensure they're ready to go as soon as they arrive! – dangkeebs. | No comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches. |
