HMX Cloud (42g) switch
The HMX Cloud (42g) is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA2.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy HMX Cloud (42g) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Cloud (42g) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeaverKeys | CA | 4.70 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| Zkeebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 4.28 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.50 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 2.69 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.85 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.29 USD | sold out | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 3.42 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | sold out | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.40 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.46 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 Cloud (42g) data sheet
| Name | HMX Cloud (42g) |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA2.0 |
| Stem | LY standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Cloud (42g) switches
"Total Travel: 3.9±0.3mm (Around 3.7mm in real life)"
HMX Cloud (42g) alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Cloud (42g), 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 Cheese linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/Nylon PA-2/LY, 43/46gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Swift Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon P3/Nylon PA3.0/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Emo linear, 5-pin, PC/P2/LY, 40/46gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Twilight linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Swift V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA30/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Blue Topaz linear, 5-pin, PC (glitter)/P4/LY, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | MMD Princess Linear Ultra linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/LY, 42/48gF, 1.9/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Retro KD200 linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/LY, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | BSUN Spring linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/LY, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Taro N Sweet Potato V2 linear, 5-pin, POK/LY/LY, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek MZ Z1 linear, 5-pin, PC/PA12 Nylon/LY, 48/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA2.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). The 42g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Cloud (42g).