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HMX Xinhai (heavy)
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The HMX Xinhai (heavy) is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS single stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm, bottom-out is 62.5g at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HC Studio. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Xinhai (heavy) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Xinhai (heavy) switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
| HMX Xinhai (heavy) offers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashkeebs Design | CA | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 4.66 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 3.42 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 4.50 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| Ikasaya | US | 3.06 USD / 10 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.31 USD | buy | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 5.23 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (!!! not kbdnewS, temporarily !!!) | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.33 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Mechboards | UK | 3.47 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.46 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 2.69 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 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 Xinhai (heavy) data sheet
| Name | HMX Xinhai (heavy) |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single stage extended |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 62.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Applying more lubrication to the leaf spring, with a modified application process. |
| Designer | HC Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Xinhai (heavy) switches
The HMX Xinhai switch distinguishes itself from other HMX switches in several notable ways. Firstly, its top housing is constructed from a softer material, PA12, as opposed to the more common PA66 or PA2. This design choice results in a less sharp and less pronounced top-out sound. Additionally, the bottom housing is composed of a modified Nylon material, a standard choice among HMX switches. Notably, the housing materials used in the Xinhai are identical to those in the HMX Macchiato; the key distinction between the two switches lies in their stem material. The Macchiato features a POK stem, lending it a pronounced 'thocky' sound in the mid-range, whereas the Xinhai employs a POM stem, producing a crisper, higher-pitched bottom-out sound. Furthermore, Xinhai employs a unique factory lubrication technique. This method involves applying more lubrication to the leaf spring and modifying the application process to ensure a more even lubricant distribution – Unikeys.