HMX Lanikai switch

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The HMX Lanikai is a linear mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a single-stage extended KOS spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX.

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HMX Lanikai data sheet

Comments on HMX Lanikai switches

The HMX Lanikai switch is designed by XLLAB and manufactured by HMX using XLLAB's private customized molds. This means Lanikai is a one-of-a-kind switch. What makes Lanikai so special: Uses a custom private mold, producing a smooth but “grainy” texture when pressed. Subjectively, the scratchy feeling is similar to Kailh Calligraphy switches but with slightly bigger "grains". The scratchy feeling also resembles Cherry MX2A Black switches and Kailh BCP switches, but with some differences. The stem bottoms out on the pole, and the sound remains HMX’s signature concentrated and crisp clack. They remind you of the old classic HMX sound. Thanks to the excellent factory lubrication, the scratchy noise is not very noticeable. The travel is set at 3.7 mm, striking a better balance between typing feel and keycap compatibility – Unikeys.

HMX Lanikai alternatives

Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Lanikai, 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 PA66 Nylon top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 43g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Lanikai.