HMX Martini switch
The HMX Martini is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 42g. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.

Where to buy HMX Martini switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Martini 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.27 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.85 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 22.80 USD / 70 pcs 5% 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 Martini data sheet
| Name | HMX Martini |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA2 |
| Stem | LY standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Martini switches
Completely new HMX release. Part of the Oil Barrel / Racing Series – MonacoKeys.
HMX Martini alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Martini, 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 Swift V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA30/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Twilight linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Retro KD200 linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/LY, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | BSUN Spring linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/LY, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX EVA linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Jelly linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Pine Moon linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T2, 43/50gF, 1.0/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | MMD Princess Linear Ultra linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/LY, 42/48gF, 1.9/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Hibiscus linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T3, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | MMD Vivian linear, 5-pin, PA12/PUM (modified)/UPE (modified), 43/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PA2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). The operating force being around 42g. The 48g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Martini.