The HMX EVA and HMX Twilight switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA4 vs PA-2), stem material (T2 vs LY), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), bottom-out force (48 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.85 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 EVA is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA4 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Twilight is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.85mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX EVA | HMX Twilight |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA4 | PA-2 |
| Stem material | T2 | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.85 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Twilight is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX EVA can be found in multiple 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 EVA switches | Comments on HMX Twilight switches |
The designer of the EVA switch made an attempt to create an even deeper and thockier HMX switch than Canglan V2. What's different between the two is that EVA switches have a P4 bottom housing. The duo of a T2 stem and P4 bottom housing makes the bottom-out sound more lively while still retaining its deepness and thockiness. Also, the P4 material creates a less sharp bottom-out feeling. You would notice this if you have tried Jammy switches before. Overall, the EVA switch would be very pleasant to listen to and type on. However, they are still from HMX, so there is no guarantee they are going to sound as deep and thocky as switches from other manufacturers – Unikeys. | The HMX Twilight linear switch can be seen as a Cheese switch with a longer travel. It has the same materials as the Cheese switches, but the total travel is now around 3.85mm. The change in travel distance makes the Twilight switches a tiny bit quieter and lower-pitched than Cheese, but they are still the OG clacky HMX switch you are familiar with. |
