HMX EVA switch
The HMX EVA is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA4 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX EVA switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX EVA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pkkeyboards | US | 4.99 USD / 15 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Zkeebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 3.04 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.22 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 2.70 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | sold out | |
| DiviniKey | US | 6.30 USD / 18 pcs | 0.35 USD | sold out | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 6.84 USD / 18 pcs | 0.38 USD | sold out | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 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 EVA data sheet
| Name | HMX EVA |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA4 |
| Stem | T2 standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX EVA switches
The designer of the EVA switch made an attempt to create an even deeper and thockier HMX switch than Canglan V2. What's different between the two is that EVA switches have a P4 bottom housing. The duo of a T2 stem and P4 bottom housing makes the bottom-out sound more lively while still retaining its deepness and thockiness. Also, the P4 material creates a less sharp bottom-out feeling. You would notice this if you have tried Jammy switches before. Overall, the EVA switch would be very pleasant to listen to and type on. However, they are still from HMX, so there is no guarantee they are going to sound as deep and thocky as switches from other manufacturers – Unikeys.
HMX EVA alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX EVA, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | HMX Jelly linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Cream Latte linear, 5-pin, PA12/P5/T2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Pine Moon linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T2, 43/50gF, 1.0/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Hibiscus linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T3, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | MMD Vivian linear, 5-pin, PA12/PUM (modified)/UPE (modified), 43/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | MMD Vivian V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PUM (modified)/UPE (modified), 43/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek Orange Boi linear, 5-pin, PA12/N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass/M4 POM, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Swift V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA30/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Twilight linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PA4 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). The 42g actuation occuring at 1.80mm. The 48g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX EVA.