The HMX Cloud (42g) and HMX Emo switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 22 mm single-stage spring, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PC), bottom housing (Nylon PA2.0 vs P2), actuation (42 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 46 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Cloud (42g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA2.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Emo is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 46g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Long pole. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Cloud (42g) | HMX Emo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA2.0 | P2 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 46 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | 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 availability of the HMX Cloud (42g) and HMX Emo switches is exactly the same:
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HMX Cloud (42g) sound test | HMX Emo sound test |
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Comments on HMX Cloud (42g) switches | Comments on HMX Emo switches |
"Total Travel: 3.9±0.3mm (Around 3.7mm in real life)" | The Emo switches have a unique sound profile compared to other HMX switches, the emo is a quieter and less high pitched than other HMX long poles. They still have that satisfying clack, but its more pleasant to the ears whilst having a softer and less jarring bottom-out. They still are a HMX switch so expect the usual fantastic lubing, and a great stock experience. Another Rassles recommendation, please buy so I don't have to fire her – Keebz N Cables. At first, I thought the EMO switches were a re-color of the Cloud switches. That was also the reason why Unikeys didn't stock them after they were released. It was only after I tried them myself and noticed that they sound and feel quite different from most HMX switches there is. The difference might not be too significant to some but here they are: They are not as loud and high-pitched as most HMX switches. They are still clacky but quite joyful to listen to. The bottom-out feeling is not harsh. They have a comparable softer bottom-out and are very nice to type on. One word I would choose to describe these switches is "subtle". However, they are still an HMX switch. They have all the well-known characters of an HMX switch just a little bit tuned down – Unikeys. |
