HMX Pine Moon switch
The HMX Pine Moon is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). It features a 22 mm spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX.

Where to buy HMX Pine Moon switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Pine Moon 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.41 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 Pine Moon data sheet
| Name | HMX Pine Moon |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Stem | T2 standard |
| Spring | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1 mm |
| Total travel | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
HMX Pine Moon alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Pine Moon, 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 EVA linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Hibiscus linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T3, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Cream Latte linear, 5-pin, PA12/P5/T2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Jelly linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 linear, 5-pin, P3/PA66/T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon), 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Canglan V3 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (sphere tip), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek Guns N Roses linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/L4 (POM with a sprinkle of undisclosed metal powder), 45/52gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Akko Starlit linear, 5-pin, PC (glitter)/PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 1.8/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). The 43g actuation occuring at 1mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Pine Moon.