HMX Ash switch
The HMX Ash is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). It features a single-stage extended KOS spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Key of Life. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Ash switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Ash switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InputGear | DE | 0.36 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | sold out |
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!
HMX Ash data sheet
| Name | HMX Ash |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem | POK standard |
| Spring | single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | 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. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. |
| Designer | Key of Life |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Ash switches
The HMX Ash linear switch is one of the most balanced HMX switches. The POK stem is perfect for creating a clean clacky sound profile without making it too loud. The PA12 top housing is one of the best, if not the best material for ultimate smoothness. The bottom housing is pure PA66 which is the most reliable and classic housing material you could see on a switch. Overall, Ash switches come with a great sound and great feel. It has the signature HMX features, and is a great option for anyone who enjoys nice sounding keyboard – Unikeys.
HMX Ash alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Ash, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | HMX Macchiato V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/P2 Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Dirty Pink linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/H2, 50/57gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream linear, 5-pin, KTT/POK/POK, 43/48gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX YG Macchiato linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Typeplus Peacock linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 38/51gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Akko Mirror linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | WingTree Camellia linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/52gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Canglan V3 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (sphere tip), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Swift Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon P3/Nylon PA3.0/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 linear, 5-pin, P3/PA66/T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon), 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). The 40g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Ash.