Neo x HMX Azure switch
The Neo x HMX Azure is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P3 bottom housing, and LY2 stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by QwertyKeys. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy Neo x HMX Azure switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Neo x HMX Azure 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 | 2.38 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.24 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 4.50 USD / 18 pcs | 0.25 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 2.33 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.23 USD | sold out | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 3.43 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.26 USD | sold out | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.04 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.35 USD | sold out | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 28.50 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 1.98 USD | sold out |
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!
Neo x HMX Azure data sheet
| Name | Neo x HMX Azure |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P3 |
| Stem | LY2 standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | QwertyKeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on Neo x HMX Azure switches
HMX Azure switches are the switches that come with the Evo80 keyboard kit. Now they are being sold separately! – Unikeys.
Neo Azure (previously Evo80 x HMX) switches have been developed by QwertyKeys / Neo for the Evo80 and are manufactured by HMX. These switches offer a very pleasant clacky sound profile – as usual with the best HMX factory lubrication – Monacokeys.
Neo x HMX Azure alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Neo x HMX Azure, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek Orange Boi linear, 5-pin, PA12/N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass/M4 POM, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Hibiscus linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T3, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Akko Mirror linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | MMD Vivian linear, 5-pin, PA12/PUM (modified)/UPE (modified), 43/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | MMD Vivian V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PUM (modified)/UPE (modified), 43/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX EVA linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Jelly linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Swift V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA30/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Retro KD200 linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/LY, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, P3 bottom housing, and LY2 stem (standard). The 40g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Neo x HMX Azure.