Multiple Mouse Brands Prepare to Launch Magnetic Microswitch Technology to Challenge Logitech HITS, Chinese Suppliers Begin to Ramp Up
Logitech's HITS (Haptic Impulse Trigger System) launched in their GPro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse at the end of 2025 caused a sensation among gaming mouse enthusiasts, but like many of Logitech's innovative products, the mouse itself has flaws and is expensive. Now, at least two Chinese peripheral manufacturers are preparing to launch their own magnetic switch technology to challenge some of the functions of Logitech's HITS system.
First is Keychron, surprisingly, the company is preparing a microswitch called MagOpt. Keychron released a teaser on its official YouTube channel, showcasing a switch design that combines hybrid optical and magnetic sensing mechanisms with traditional key contacts. Keychron's MagOpt switch appears to attempt to mimic some of the functions of the HITS system, such as fast triggering, adjustable activation points, and longer lifespan, but lacks many of the adjustability achieved through tactile feedback in the Logitech HITS system.
Another competitor is Snaptiq, a product developed by a Russian streamer (shared by X platform user @goonerfps), which appears to have higher functional parity with Logitech HITS. The sensors in Snaptiq use an analog design, just like Logitech's implementation, but use magnets and Hall effect or TMR sensors to replace Logitech's inductive switches.
More importantly, Snaptiq will also simulate tactile feedback through vibration motors, similar to the HITS system. Its developer, Lunacy, claims the system can detect movements as small as 1 micrometer (0.001 mm), and the mouse clicks themselves will be completely silent. Lunatic's Snaptiq is planned to launch before the end of 2026, although it is unlikely to be released in Western markets. However, this product, along with Keychron's implementation, may mark the beginning of a wave of Chinese brands adopting technology similar to Logitech HITS.