HMX Saru V2 switch
The HMX Saru V2 is a tactile mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, NA2 Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard). It features a 20 mm single-stage KOS spring. The tactile bump is 58g at 0.10mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 2.50mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 2.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Divinikey. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Saru V2 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Saru V2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiviniKey | US | 6.30 USD / 18 pcs | 0.35 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 Saru V2 force curve
HMX Saru V2 data sheet
| Name | HMX Saru V2 |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | NA2 Nylon |
| Stem | modified POM standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage KOS |
| Tactile force | 58 g |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.10 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.50 mm |
| Total travel | 2.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Applied on all four sides of the stem, contact leaf, bottom housing rails, and bottom housing stem support. |
| Designer | Divinikey |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
HMX Saru V2 sound test
Comments on HMX Saru V2 switches
HMX Saru V2 switches are back! The V1 first released in 2022 as a tactile switch with minimal pre- or post-bump travel. But with recent improvements in this space, we decided to bring back Saru's with HMX. The result is a medium-light, full tactile switch out of the box. After a break-in period, the lube gets more evenly distributed and starts to stand out as a light, full tactile. The combination of a light tactile bump and full tactility creates a unique typing feel that almost feels like a linear – Divinikey.
HMX Saru V2 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Saru V2, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87% | Kailh Xuan tactile, 5-pin, LCP/LCP/MF (melamine formaldehyde), 45/58gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Gateron Jupiter Brown tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Akko Cream Blue Pro V5 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/PA12, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Cherry MX2A Brown tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Akko x HMX Cilantro tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 36/56gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile tactile, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/Ink/POM, 50/65gF, 2.0/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Gateron Quinn tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA/PA, 30/50gF, 2.0/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 55/60gF, 2.2/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron Mini i tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 40/50gF, 1.4/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PA12 Nylon top housing, NA2 Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 58g at 0.10mm. The 48g actuation occuring at 2.50mm. The 52g bottom-out being at around 2.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Saru V2.