The HMX Ash and WingTree Camellia switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 Nylon vs PA66 Nylon), stem material (POK vs modified POM), spring (single-stage extended KOS vs 19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out), actuation (40 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 52 g), total travel (3.60 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 HMX Ash is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a single-stage extended KOS spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Key of Life. Manufactured by HMX. | The WingTree Camellia is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Wuhai Studio. Manufactured by WingTree. |
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| Name | HMX Ash | WingTree Camellia |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POK | modified POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | single-stage extended KOS | 19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out |
| Actuation | 40 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | 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. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. | 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. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. |
| Designer | Key of Life | Wuhai Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | WingTree |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the HMX Ash and WingTree Camellia switches is exactly the same:
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HMX Ash sound test | WingTree Camellia sound test |
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Comments on HMX Ash switches | Comments on WingTree Camellia switches |
The HMX Ash linear switch is one of the most balanced HMX switches. The POK stem is perfect for creating a clean clacky sound profile without making it too loud. The PA12 top housing is one of the best, if not the best material for ultimate smoothness. The bottom housing is pure PA66 which is the most reliable and classic housing material you could see on a switch. Overall, Ash switches come with a great sound and great feel. It has the signature HMX features, and is a great option for anyone who enjoys nice sounding keyboard – Unikeys. | The WingTree Camellia linear switch is a full-travel, long-pole linear switch designed by Wuhai Studio and manufactured by Wingtree. The Camellia switch features an all-new mold that's developed based on the previous mold Wingtree Yuying Black switches used. After the mold design modifications, Camellia now sounds cleaner, less noisy, and more concentrated at the bottom out; The scratchy feel has also been improved, which is still grainy but much more refined. Each switch comes factory lubed, with a thin layer of Krytox 205g0 applied to the stem legs and sliders, while the spring and leaf are also lubricated to ensure a smooth, consistent feel right out of the box. FYI: If you are looking for maximum scratch, please choose the dry options which only comes with factory-lubed leaf and spring – Unikeys. |
