The HMX Dirty Pink and HMX Bad Sweetheart switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 Nylon vs PA12), bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs P4), stem material (H2 vs T5), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (50 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (57 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Dirty Pink is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and H2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Bad Sweetheart is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P4 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by RENA LAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Dirty Pink | HMX Bad Sweetheart |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | P4 |
| Stem material | H2 | T5 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 50 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 57 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! 205g0 on the stem legs and sliders. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | YG | RENA LAB |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Dirty Pink is much more widely available, but the HMX Bad Sweetheart 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 Dirty Pink switches | Comments on HMX Bad Sweetheart switches |
A creamy, thocky linear for anyone who prefers a calm, rounded sound over aggressive clack. The carefully tuned material combination – HMX's H2 blend, PA12 top and PA66 bottom – delivers a deeper, softer sound profile with a pleasantly muted bottom-out and a smooth, controlled keypress. Built using HMX's new L3 mold for tighter tolerances and minimal stem wobble. Factory-lubed with 205g0 on the stem legs and sliders – a refined creamy linear for builds aiming at a soft, deep sound signature – MonacoKeys. | The Bad Sweetheart switch designed by Rena Lab is one of the deepest sounding HMX switches so far; Thanks to the T5 UPE blend stem, the spherical stem tip, and the new P4 bottom housing molding, they don't sound like your usual HMX type. The new P4 bottom housing comes with as less fiberglass as possible in order to eliminate the clacky tone from the sound profile. If you are a fan of deep and thocky sounding switches that are not muted, the Bad Sweetheart switches would be a great option – Unikeys. |
