HMX Sandstorm switch
The HMX Sandstorm is a tactile mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Sandstorm switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Sandstorm 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeaverKeys | CA | 4.66 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 34.32 USD / 90 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.37 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 USD | buy | |
| Qwertykey | RO | 0.45 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.45 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.56 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.75 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.44 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 Sandstorm data sheet
| Name | HMX Sandstorm |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.30 mm |
| Total travel | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Sandstorm switches
HMX Sandstorm - The latest HMX tactile switches feature a very pleasant and noticeable tactile bump, the familiar smooth HMX typing feel, and exactly the clacky sound we love from HMX! – MonacoKeys.
HMX Sandstorm alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Sandstorm, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | HMX Retro J tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 36/55gF, 2.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | MMD Holy Panda V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PBT/POM, 42/58gF, 1.8/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX K01 tactile, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon (matted surface)/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/57gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Hydra tactile, 5-pin, PC/P2/POM, 42/50gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Longjing S tactile, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 55/60gF, 2.2/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Jupiter Banana tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/69gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Beer tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 38/50gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 50g actuation occuring at 2.30mm. The 58g bottom-out being at around 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Sandstorm.