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The HMX Snow Crash and HMX Noire switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs PA12), bottom housing (PA66 vs PA12), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage extended vs KOS double-stage extended), actuation (50 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 60 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.70 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 Snow Crash is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebscape.Co. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Noire is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Snow Crash | HMX Noire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA12 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | KOS double-stage extended |
| Actuation | 50 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Newest batch: To prevent a mushy and muted bottom-out, only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing are all dry. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Keebscape.Co | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Noire is not available at the moment, while the HMX Snow Crash 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 Snow Crash switches | Comments on HMX Noire switches |
HMX Snow Crash switch, designed by Keebscape, is the first ever rail bottom-out HMX switch. It has a full 4mm total travel, traditional PA66 housing and POM stem, and an effortless but clean color. Unlike the traditional HMX switches we know of, the Snow Crash switches don't have a super loud and clacky bottom-out sound since they bottom out on stem rails. They still have that extremely tight stem and near-to-zero stem wobble, but they don't suffer from the so-called syringe effect. The reason is that the stem pole does not go deep into the stem hole so less friction and resistance are created. They are super smooth although they are made with more traditional PA66 and POM, and this is all attributed to HMX's precise molding and factory lubrication – Unikeys. | From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys. |
