HMX Gulf switch
The HMX Gulf is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, P5 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 50g. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Gulf switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Gulf 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBDFans | CN | 20.00 USD / 70 pcs | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.85 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 37.91 EUR / 70 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.62 USD | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.27 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.27 USD | sold out | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 22.80 USD / 70 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 4.09 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.47 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 Gulf data sheet
| Name | HMX Gulf |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | P5 |
| Stem | T2 standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Gulf switches
Completely new HMX release. Part of the Oil Barrel / Racing Series – MonacoKeys.
HMX Gulf alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Gulf, 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 x 80 Retros FJ400 linear, 5-pin, PC/P2/T2, 50/58gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Cream Latte linear, 5-pin, PA12/P5/T2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Aflion Blue Sky linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keygeek MZ Z1 linear, 5-pin, PC/PA12 Nylon/LY, 48/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | BSUN Agarwood linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/T3, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/PBT+30% fibreglass/U4+UPE, 45/57.5gF, 1.8/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Yogurt V1 45g linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Yogurt V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron North Pole linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/thermoplastic, 50/62.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Unikeys x BSUN Udon linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | MMD Princess Linear V4 linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 53/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, P5 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). The operating force being around 50g. The 58g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Gulf.