HMX Hades V2 switch
The HMX Hades V2 is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu Studio. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Hades V2 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Hades V2 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 | 6.30 USD / 18 pcs | 0.35 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.70 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.37 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.56 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.44 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.51 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 Hades V2 data sheet
| Name | HMX Hades V2 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 |
| Stem | T5 standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 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 | Moyu Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Hades V2 switches
HMX is renowned for its sound and excellent switch quality. The Hades V2 switch also continues these features, but unlike other HMX switches on the market, the Hades v2 switch uses HMX's latest T5 material stem and is paired with a PA12 housing, making the sound of the Hades v2 switch tend to be thocky – Unikeys.
HMX Hades V2 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Hades V2, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Bad Sweetheart linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/T5, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Retro KD200 linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/LY, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek B1 linear, 5-pin, PA12/N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)/M4 strengthened POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX x EILAB West Cowboy linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/T5, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4, 32/40gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Cream Latte linear, 5-pin, PA12/P5/T2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek Y2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U5+ UPE, 32/37gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard). The 48g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Hades V2.