The HMX Blue Topaz and HMX Cloud (42g) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 22 mm single-stage spring, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.90 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC (glitter) vs Nylon PA12), bottom housing (P4 vs Nylon PA2.0), actuation (40 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 50 g). That said, they are quite 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 Blue Topaz is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC (glitter) top housing, P4 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mage Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Cloud (42g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA2.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Blue Topaz | HMX Cloud (42g) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC (glitter) | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P4 | Nylon PA2.0 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 40 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Mage Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Blue Topaz is much more widely available, but the HMX Cloud (42g) 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 HMX Blue Topaz switches | Comments on HMX Cloud (42g) switches |
Made by HMX. Blue Semi-transparent Top. Designed by Mage Studio. PC top housing, LY stem, P4 bottom housing for refined sound. Specially molded top minimizes loose top-out noise. Quieter than P3 but not as deep-sounding. Similar sound profile to HMX Hyacinth V2 – Candykeys. | "Total Travel: 3.9±0.3mm (Around 3.7mm in real life)" |
