The HMX Yamatake and HMX Hydra switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , 50 g bottom-out force, - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (PA-2 vs P2), spring (22 mm vs 22 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (40 g vs 42 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.30 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.10 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 Yamatake is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Hydra is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Yamatake | HMX Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA-2 | P2 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 40 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.30 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | XLLAB | HMX |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Yamatake is much more widely available, but the HMX Hydra is also available in some stores.
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The HMX Yamatake is a long-pole tactile switch with a relatively small p-shaped bump. The PC top housing and POM stem ensure a smooth travel, and the PA-2 bottom housing guarantees a thick but clacky overall sound profile – SerpentKeys. | The HMX Hydra tactile switch is designed by XLLAB and features a big almost D-shaped tactile bump similar to Retro J. It is an attempt to replicate the classic Gateron Type R's D-shaped bump, but with a touch of the signature HMX clacky sound profile and fantastic stem wobble control. Thanks to the P2 bottom housing, the Hydra switches are one of the clackiest HMX tactile switches so far – Unikeys. |
