HMX Noire switch
The HMX Noire is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Noire switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Noire 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 2.85 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.20 USD | sold out | |
| 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 Noire data sheet
| Name | HMX Noire |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | KOS double-stage extended |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Noire switches
From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys.
HMX Noire alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Noire, 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 Hades V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/T5, 48/58gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POM, 55/62.5gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | WingTree Yuying Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 40/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | JWK Vertex V1 linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 52/63.5gF, 1.4/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 43/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 55g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Noire.