The HMX Xinhai (light) and HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PC), spring (22 mm KOS single stage extended vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (37 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.50 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 Xinhai (light) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single stage extended spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HC Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Xinhai (light) | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single stage extended | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 37 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Applying more lubrication to the leaf spring, with a modified application process. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | HC Studio | Sillyworks |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Xinhai (light) is much more widely available, but the HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is also available in several stores.
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HMX Xinhai (light) sound test | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 sound test |
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The HMX Xinhai switch distinguishes itself from other HMX switches in several notable ways. Firstly, its top housing is constructed from a softer material, PA12, as opposed to the more common PA66 or PA2. This design choice results in a less sharp and less pronounced top-out sound. Additionally, the bottom housing is composed of a modified Nylon material, a standard choice among HMX switches. Notably, the housing materials used in the Xinhai are identical to those in the HMX Macchiato; the key distinction between the two switches lies in their stem material. The Macchiato features a POK stem, lending it a pronounced 'thocky' sound in the mid-range, whereas the Xinhai employs a POM stem, producing a crisper, higher-pitched bottom-out sound. Furthermore, Xinhai employs a unique factory lubrication technique. This method involves applying more lubrication to the leaf spring and modifying the application process to ensure a more even lubricant distribution – Unikeys. | The Hyacinth V1 switch was already a great success, but Sillyworks always strive to reach a higher limit. After almost two years since they released the Hyacinth V1, the V2 version is finally here. Compared to Hyacinth V1, the V2 version had a lot of upgrades and changes; Firstly, the manufacture of the V2 was changed from KTT to HMX. HMX is able to mold more precisely to create more consistent stem length and housing tolerance. If you have used other HMX switches such as the Macaron or Macchiato, you will understand what their molds are like: The stem and housing tolerance is super high as the stem sits super stable in the housing. There is super minimal stem wobble as the housing really closes up on the stem. However, you will never feel that the housing is squishing the stem too tight to create bottom-out issues. That is how precise HMX's molds are. The V2 switches are smooth, tight, and great-sounding – Unikeys. |
