HMX Toast switch
The HMX Toast is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P4 (25% fiberglass) bottom housing, and H2 (POM+PTFE) stem (standard (spherical stem tip)). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Rena Lab. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Toast switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Toast 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 | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.42 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.39 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.56 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 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 Toast data sheet
| Name | HMX Toast |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | P4 (25% fiberglass) |
| Stem | H2 (POM+PTFE) standard (spherical stem tip) |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Rena Lab |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Toast switches
Isn't this the cutest switch you have seen? The adorable light diffuser was designed by Rena Lab and custom-made by HMX. It is recommended to use a transparent keycap set with these switches, as you will see these little toasts shine up one by one on your keyboard – Unikeys.
HMX Toast alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Toast, 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% | HMX Macchiato V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/P2 Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | HMX Dirty Pink linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/H2, 50/57gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | HMX Ash linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POK, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Click Inc OF linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/48gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Keygeek Explosion linear, 5-pin, PA66/N1 Nylon/M4 POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Akko Cream Yellow Pro V5 linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/PA12, 50/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Keygeek M3 linear, 5-pin, L4 POM/P5 (P + 50% fiberglass)/L4 (PP), 45/55gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3 linear, 5-pin, PC/PA/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Keygeek Matcha Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA12/U4+UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Taro N Sweet Potato V2 linear, 5-pin, POK/LY/LY, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 Nylon top housing, P4 (25% fiberglass) bottom housing, and H2 (POM+PTFE) stem (standard (spherical stem tip)). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.80mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Toast.