HMX Sakura switch
The HMX Sakura is a silent linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof). It features a 22 mm/KOS single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Sakura switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Sakura 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 4.50 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.32 USD | sold out | |
| Zkeebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 4.28 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.50 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 Sakura data sheet
| Name | HMX Sakura |
|---|---|
| Type | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PC |
| Stem | POM dust-proof |
| Spring | 22 mm/KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Sakura switches
The HMX Silent Sakura switch is the first silent HMX linear switch that I know of. According to Mage Studio, these switches come with a great balance between being quiet and having a great typing feel; They don't feel as mushy as most silent switches are, and the bottom-out is very comfy. They might not be the quietest silent switch, but they are one of the best silent switches to type on – Unikeys.
HMX Sakura alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Sakura, 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% | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear, 5-pin, nylon/nylon/POM, 40/50gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 40/45gF, 1.7/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | XCJZ x JKDK Butterfly silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM+TPU, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Lichicx Yogurt silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM (with silicone silencer), 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Taro silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | XCJZ Lucy Silent Linear V2 silent linear, 5-pin, MPC/MPA/POM with silicone silencer, 44/55gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu silent linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66//, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Lichicx Gentle V2 silent linear, 5-pin, POK/Nylon PA66/POM + silicone dampener, 49/58gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear, 5-pin, PA/PA/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | BSUN Light Sakura silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 37/43gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Sakura.