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The HMX TT Red and Neo x HMX Azure switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 40 g actuation, 45 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 vs P3), stem material (POM vs LY2), spring (KOS single-stage vs 22 mm KOS single-stage). That said, they are very 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 TT Red is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by TT. Manufactured by HMX. | The Neo x HMX Azure is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P3 bottom housing, and LY2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by QwertyKeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX TT Red | Neo x HMX Azure |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | P3 |
| Stem material | POM | LY2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage | 22 mm KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 40 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 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. |
| Designer | TT | QwertyKeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX TT Red is not available at the moment, while the Neo x HMX Azure can be found in 2 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 TT Red switches | Comments on Neo x HMX Azure switches |
The HMX TT Red switches are manufactured using HMX's new mold set. If you are looking for another clacky HMX switch, you have come to the right place. The new molding design makes them sound clacky, high-pitched, and full at the same time. The PA12 top housing and POM stem ensure its smoothness and a quieter top-out sound. Unlike most HMX switches, which use nylon bottom housing with fiberglass, TT Red has a pure PA66 bottom housing instead. It might make them slightly less clacky and loud, but it helps the switch to sound less thin – Unikeys. | HMX Azure switches are the switches that come with the Evo80 keyboard kit. Now they are being sold separately! – Unikeys. Neo Azure (previously Evo80 x HMX) switches have been developed by QwertyKeys / Neo for the Evo80 and are manufactured by HMX. These switches offer a very pleasant clacky sound profile – as usual with the best HMX factory lubrication – Monacokeys. |
