HMX Crisp switch
The HMX Crisp is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WY. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Crisp switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Crisp 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiviniKey | US | 5.76 USD / 18 pcs | 0.32 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 Crisp data sheet
| Name | HMX Crisp |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | WY |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Crisp switches
The HMX Crisp linear switch features HMX's newest stem and housing molds; Its POM stem and PA12 top housing ensures a smooth typing experience while the POM bottom housing creates a clacky and solid overall sound profile. Great news for those who love keyboards that shine, the Crisp switch comes with HMX's newest light diffusers for better RGB performance – Unikeys.
HMX Crisp alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Crisp, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing linear, 5-pin, PC/POM/POM, 38/50gF, 1.6/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Chosfox x JWK DD / Jingle linear, 5-pin, Nylon/POM/P3, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Xinhai (light) linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/Nylon/POM, 37/45gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Yogurt V1 45g linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Yogurt V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Aflion Blue Sky linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Menel Eight Nine (Haku) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/60gF, 0.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Huano Caramel Latte V2 linear, 5-pin, POK/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon PA12 top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 48g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Crisp.