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The HMX Emo and HMX Twilight switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PA12), bottom housing (P2 vs PA-2), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (40 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (46 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.50 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 Emo is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 46g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Long pole. 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 Emo | HMX Twilight |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P2 | PA-2 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 40 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 46 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 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 Emo 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!
HMX Emo sound test | HMX Twilight sound test |
No HMX Twilight sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Emo switches | Comments on HMX Twilight switches |
The Emo switches have a unique sound profile compared to other HMX switches, the emo is a quieter and less high pitched than other HMX long poles. They still have that satisfying clack, but its more pleasant to the ears whilst having a softer and less jarring bottom-out. They still are a HMX switch so expect the usual fantastic lubing, and a great stock experience. Another Rassles recommendation, please buy so I don't have to fire her – Keebz N Cables. At first, I thought the EMO switches were a re-color of the Cloud switches. That was also the reason why Unikeys didn't stock them after they were released. It was only after I tried them myself and noticed that they sound and feel quite different from most HMX switches there is. The difference might not be too significant to some but here they are: They are not as loud and high-pitched as most HMX switches. They are still clacky but quite joyful to listen to. The bottom-out feeling is not harsh. They have a comparable softer bottom-out and are very nice to type on. One word I would choose to describe these switches is "subtle". However, they are still an HMX switch. They have all the well-known characters of an HMX switch just a little bit tuned down – 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. |
