The TTC Venus and Siliworks X HMX Sonja switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 52 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PA66 (with texture for scratchiness)), bottom housing (PC vs PA66), spring (20.5 mm extension vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.90 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 TTC Venus is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20.5 mm extension spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC. | The Siliworks X HMX Sonja is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | TTC Venus | Siliworks X HMX Sonja |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) |
| Bottom housing | PC | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20.5 mm extension | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing |
| Designer | - | Silliworks |
| Manufacturer | TTC | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Siliworks X HMX Sonja is much more widely available, but the TTC Venus is also available in some 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!
TTC Venus sound test | Siliworks X HMX Sonja sound test |
No Siliworks X HMX Sonja sound test available. |
Comments on TTC Venus switches | Comments on Siliworks X HMX Sonja switches |
No comments on TTC Venus switches. | The HMX Sonja linear switch designed by Siliworks (previously Sillyworks) is a new HMX rail bottom-out switch. Different from the snow crash switches, the housing mold Sonja switches use is customized by Silliworks; The top housing comes with an intentional rough texture to create a satisfying scratchy feel - unikeys. |
