HMX Retro Sakura Silent switch
The HMX Retro Sakura Silent is a silent linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM+TPE (double-shot) stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Led diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Retro Sakura Silent switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Retro Sakura Silent 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.71 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 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 Retro Sakura Silent data sheet
| Name | HMX Retro Sakura Silent |
|---|---|
| Type | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem | POM+TPE (double-shot) standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
HMX Retro Sakura Silent sound test
Comments on HMX Retro Sakura Silent switches
A silent linear from HMX’s Retro lineup with a calm, restrained tuning. Thanks to its silencing elements, the sound is clearly dampened, while still avoiding a completely flat feel. The keystroke is typically HMX: pleasantly smooth, with a soft and controlled bottom-out. A great choice for users who like HMX quality but want a quieter, more comfortable build – MonacoKeys.
HMX Retro Sakura Silent alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Retro Sakura Silent, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | HMX Moksae silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM + TPE (double-shot stem), 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Blackberry silent linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM+TPE, 42/48gF, 2.2/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Taro silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | BSUN Light Sakura silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 37/43gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | KTT Silent Blue silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM+TPE, 43/55gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | BSUN Colored Glaze silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/UPE, 37/43gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Lichicx Yogurt silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM (with silicone silencer), 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | XCJZ x JKDK Butterfly silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM+TPU, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 40/45gF, 1.7/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM + silicone dampeners, 54/57.5gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM+TPE (double-shot) stem (standard). The 42g actuation occuring at 2.20mm. The 48g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. Led diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Retro Sakura Silent.