HMX Emo switch

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The HMX Emo is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 46g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Long pole. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.

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HMX Emo data sheet

HMX Emo sound test

Comments on HMX Emo switches

The Emo switches have a unique sound profile compared to other HMX switches, the emo is a quieter and less high pitched than other HMX long poles. They still have that satisfying clack, but its more pleasant to the ears whilst having a softer and less jarring bottom-out. They still are a HMX switch so expect the usual fantastic lubing, and a great stock experience. Another Rassles recommendation, please buy so I don't have to fire her – Keebz N Cables.

At first, I thought the EMO switches were a re-color of the Cloud switches. That was also the reason why Unikeys didn't stock them after they were released. It was only after I tried them myself and noticed that they sound and feel quite different from most HMX switches there is. The difference might not be too significant to some but here they are: They are not as loud and high-pitched as most HMX switches. They are still clacky but quite joyful to listen to. The bottom-out feeling is not harsh. They have a comparable softer bottom-out and are very nice to type on. One word I would choose to describe these switches is "subtle". However, they are still an HMX switch. They have all the well-known characters of an HMX switch just a little bit tuned down – Unikeys.

HMX Emo alternatives

Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Emo, 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.

To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). The 40g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 46g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Long pole. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Emo.