The HMX Serene Green and HMX Hibiscus switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA12 vs PA12), bottom housing (modified POM vs PA66), stem material (modified UPE vs T3), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), bottom-out force (46 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 Serene Green is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA12 top housing, modified POM bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 46g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by M Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Hibiscus is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T3 stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Soulcat X SPM. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Serene Green | HMX Hibiscus |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified POM | PA66 |
| Stem material | modified UPE | T3 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 46 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. Dry film lube on springs |
| Designer | M Studio | Soulcat X SPM |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Serene Green is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Hibiscus can be found in multiple stores.
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Comments on HMX Serene Green switches | Comments on HMX Hibiscus switches |
HMX Serene Green switches come with HMX's newly developed POM bottom housing, and it is also the first HMX switch that utilizes POM as its housing material. The modified UPE stem and POM bottom housing create an even fuller and more bassy sound signature than other existing HMX switches. The bottom-out feel is still as solid and firm. They don't feel overly soft because the stem is made of UPE – unikeyboards.com. | HMX Hibiscus switches come with a T3 stem, PA12 top housing, and PA66 bottom housing. Spec-wise, it is a bit similar to the Canglan V2 and EVA switches which are one of the deepest and most thocky HMX switches. We are not sure what the T3 stem is made of nor its formula, but based on the sound comparison to Canglan V2 and EVA, the T3 stem makes them sound a bit deeper and quieter than both Canglan V2 and EVA switches. In the meantime, they still come with that signature HMX clack and solid bottom out sound – Unikeys. |
