HMX Ice Lotus switch
The HMX Ice Lotus is a tactile mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM (modified) stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.50mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Ice Lotus switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Ice Lotus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.99 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.40 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.91 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.39 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.40 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.46 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.99 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.46 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.61 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.49 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 Ice Lotus data sheet
| Name | HMX Ice Lotus |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem | POM (modified) standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.50 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Ice Lotus switches
The HMX Ice Lotus tactile switch features a large tactile bump and a new top housing structure. Unlike existing HMX tactile switches, Ice Lotus utilizes a new top housing mold, identical to that of Cloud V2 or Lunar Stone switches. With PA12 as the top housing material, modified POM as the stem material, and excellent factory lubrication, the Ice Lotus switch is exceptionally smooth out of the box – Unikeys.
HMX Ice Lotus alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Ice Lotus, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | MMD Princess Tactile Ultra tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/LY, 48/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Retro J tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 36/55gF, 2.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Haimu Industrial Orange V2 tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 55/65gF, 2.4/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 55/60gF, 2.2/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Sarokeys Strawberry Youth Tactile tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POK, 52/59gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 tactile, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 55/62gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | MMD Princess Tactile V4 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 48/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | HMX Sandstorm tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | MMD Holy Panda V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Gateron Banana Smoothie tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/65gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Durock Ice King Tactile tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/Nylon, 58/68gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM (modified) stem (standard). The 55g actuation occuring at 2.50mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Ice Lotus.