SW x HMX Garnet switch
The SW x HMX Garnet is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Swagkeys. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy SW x HMX Garnet switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering SW x HMX Garnet 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 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!
SW x HMX Garnet data sheet
| Name | SW x HMX Garnet |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Swagkeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
SW x HMX Garnet alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the SW x HMX Garnet, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | HMX Pebble linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 96% | Gateron Lunar Probe linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/KT2, 40/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Yogurt V1 45g linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Yogurt V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 (30% glass fiber)/POM, 42/47gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | BSUN Agarwood linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/T3, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | WingTree Yuying Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 40/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the SW x HMX Garnet.