HMX Violet switch
The HMX Violet is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Violet switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Violet 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 |
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 Violet data sheet
| Name | HMX Violet |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Violet switches
HMX Violet switch is featured in the WOBKEY Rainy75 Keyboard Lite and Standard series. This switch is known for its long stem pole design, which contributes to a distinctive crisp top-out sound – Lume Keebs.
HMX Violet alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Violet, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Red linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Gateron EF EverFree Curry linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Gateron Unicorn linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 48/0gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Smoothie linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/0gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Smoothie Silver linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/0gF, 1.2/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Moyu x JWICK Green Snake linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Kailh Cyan Sea linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POK, 47/0gF, 1.2/3.3mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. Bottom-out being about 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Violet.