HMX K01 switch
The HMX K01 is a tactile mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon (matted surface) top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 18 mm single-stage KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX K01 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX K01 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniKeys | CN | 24.18 USD / 90 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.61 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.56 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 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 K01 data sheet
| Name | HMX K01 |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon (matted surface) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage KOS |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 57 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 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. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. |
| Designer | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
HMX K01 sound test
Comments on HMX K01 switches
The HMX K01 tactile switch is HMX's first-ever light-tactile switch to be released. The smaller tactile bump creates a comfortable typing feel with moderate tactile feedback, which is optimal for long-term typing duty and daily use. Technically, these are a long pole switch, but the stem pole is not extended by much; A 3.8mm travel distance makes the bottom out solid but not abrupt. Material-wise, we went with the classic non-modified PA66 housing and POM stem for the K01 light tactile switch; Such material choice maintains the classic HMX clack and doesn't make the switch sound overly loud and high-pitched. They sound clean and crisp overall, and I don't have to tell you how pleasant they will sound on your keyboard. The top housing comes with a matted texture just like the HMX Sonja and Sonja HC switches to create a grainy, scratchy feeling during typing. Important to note: When buying X90 or more switches, they will come in our brand-new switch container – Unikeys.
HMX K01 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX K01, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | HMX Longjing S tactile, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Sandstorm tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | GAZZEW Boba U4 tactile, 5-pin, Gazzew/Gazzew/POM, 45/62gF, 0.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | MMD Holy Panda V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PBT/POM, 42/58gF, 1.8/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 tactile, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 55/62gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Beer tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 38/50gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Hydra tactile, 5-pin, PC/P2/POM, 42/50gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Black Cat tactile, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/P3/POM, 35/48gF, 2.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 55/60gF, 2.2/3.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PA66 Nylon (matted surface) top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX K01.