The HMX Twilight and HMX Martini switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, LY stem material, standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA-2 vs PA2), spring (20 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 21 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (50 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.85 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 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. | The HMX Martini is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 42g. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Twilight | HMX Martini |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA-2 | PA2 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended | 21 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.85 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| 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 Martini 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 Twilight switches | Comments on HMX Martini switches |
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. | Completely new HMX release. Part of the Oil Barrel / Racing Series – MonacoKeys. |
