HMX Retro KD200 switch
The HMX Retro KD200 is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by 80 Retros. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Retro KD200 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Retro KD200 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 16.17 SGD / 35 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 USD | buy | |
| Qwertykey | RO | 0.39 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.39 USD | buy | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 9.50 USD / 35 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.95 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.30 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 17.67 AUD / 35 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 USD | sold out | |
| DeskHero | CA | 18.00 CAD / 35 pcs | 0.37 USD | sold out | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | sold out | |
| Mechboards | UK | 12.35 GBP / 35 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 Retro KD200 data sheet
| Name | HMX Retro KD200 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P2 |
| Stem | LY standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mix of 105 and 205. |
| Designer | 80 Retros |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Retro KD200 switches
The KD200 is more clacky then the FJ400 and the Game1989 switch from the same series. Compared to other HMX switches, these tend to be a bit more muted. Shipping in a small box in the shape of a film roll container.
These are the HMX Film switches, coming in three distinct models: KD200, FJ400, and Game 1989 Classic. KD200 stands out as the most high pitch clacky option among them, utilising HMX's latest stem and bottom housing molds for an enhanced typing experience akin to HMX Cheese switches. All three switches benefit from HMX's updated molds that have fixed the leaf tick and lubing issues – KeebzNCables.
HMX Retro KD200 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Retro KD200, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Swift V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA30/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Twilight linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Emo linear, 5-pin, PC/P2/LY, 40/46gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Hades V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/T5, 48/58gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX x EILAB West Cowboy linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/T5, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek B1 linear, 5-pin, PA12/N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)/M4 strengthened POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Martini linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA2/LY, 42/48gF, 0.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | BSUN Spring linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/LY, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Retro KD200.