HMX Dirty Pink switch
The HMX Dirty Pink is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and H2 stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Dirty Pink switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Dirty Pink 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 | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.61 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy |
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 Dirty Pink data sheet
| Name | HMX Dirty Pink |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem | H2 standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 57 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! 205g0 on the stem legs and sliders. |
| Designer | YG |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Dirty Pink switches
A creamy, thocky linear for anyone who prefers a calm, rounded sound over aggressive clack. The carefully tuned material combination – HMX's H2 blend, PA12 top and PA66 bottom – delivers a deeper, softer sound profile with a pleasantly muted bottom-out and a smooth, controlled keypress. Built using HMX's new L3 mold for tighter tolerances and minimal stem wobble. Factory-lubed with 205g0 on the stem legs and sliders – a refined creamy linear for builds aiming at a soft, deep sound signature – MonacoKeys.
HMX Dirty Pink alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Dirty Pink, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | HMX Ash linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POK, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Macchiato V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/P2 Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Baby Raccoon 2.0 linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 55/63.5gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Geon Raw Zero linear, 5-pin, POM/PA66 Nylon/UPE, 55/62gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | WingTree Camellia linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/52gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Typeplus Peacock linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 38/51gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Bad Sweetheart linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/T5, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Durock Mocha Silk linear, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 48/56gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and H2 stem (standard). The 50g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Dirty Pink.