HMX Yamatake switch
The HMX Yamatake is a tactile mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Yamatake switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Yamatake 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 | |
| ktechs | SG | 4.75 SGD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.37 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 5.32 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.91 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.39 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.61 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.49 USD | buy | |
| OZO Keyboards | UK | 26.60 GBP / 70 pcs | 0.51 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 Yamatake data sheet
| Name | HMX Yamatake |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA-2 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Yamatake switches
The HMX Yamatake is a long-pole tactile switch with a relatively small p-shaped bump. The PC top housing and POM stem ensure a smooth travel, and the PA-2 bottom housing guarantees a thick but clacky overall sound profile – SerpentKeys.
HMX Yamatake alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Yamatake, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | Chosfox Voyager V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/62gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Beer tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 38/50gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PBT/POM, 42/58gF, 1.8/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Hydra tactile, 5-pin, PC/P2/POM, 42/50gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA+30% fiberglass/POM, 27/45gF, 2.0/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Retro J tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 36/55gF, 2.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | MMD Holy Panda V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Sandstorm tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | BSUN Hutt tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA12 (modified)/POK, 40/49gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 47/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 40g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. — similar to the HMX Yamatake.