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The Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn and HMX Xinhai (heavy) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 55 g actuation, 62.5 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (P4 vs Nylon), stem material (modified UPE vs POM), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 22 mm KOS single stage extended), total travel (3.90 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P4 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Xinhai (heavy) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HC Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn | HMX Xinhai (heavy) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P4 | Nylon |
| Stem material | modified UPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm KOS single stage extended |
| Actuation | 55 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 62.5 g | 62.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails | Factory lubing? Yes! Applying more lubrication to the leaf spring, with a modified application process. |
| Designer | Unikeys | HC Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Xinhai (heavy) is much more widely available, but the Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn is also available in some stores.
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Comments on Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn switches | Comments on HMX Xinhai (heavy) switches |
The long-awaited Unikeys Purple Dawn switches are finally here! The Purple Dawn switch is one of the earliest HMX switches that use the UPE stem and the first HMX switch that pairs the UPE stem with the P4 bottom housing. If you have tried HMX switches with PA12 or P4 housings, you will notice that the PA12 material is one of the best top housing materials as it is very smooth and comes with a subtle and pleasant top-out sound. The P4 bottom housing is one of my favorites as it comes with a thocky, clacky, and vibrant bottom-out sound profile. When paired with the modified UPE stem, Purple Dawn switches overall sound quite poppy with a thocky note. They won't be too loud since UPE is one of the more muted materials in this hobby. Feeling-wise, they are very smooth and come with a clean and solid bottom-out. The modified UPE material is not as soft as UPE from other manufacturers as pure UPE can easily be broken. HMX modified its UPE material to make it more strengthened and more durable – uninkeyboards.com. | 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. |
