Siliworks X HMX Sonja switch
The Siliworks X HMX Sonja is a linear mechanical switch with PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. Manufactured by HMX.

Where to buy Siliworks X HMX Sonja switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Siliworks X HMX Sonja 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosfox | CN | 2.66 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.84 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.28 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 4.66 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| TALPKEYBOARD | JP | 290.00 JPY / 5 pcs | 0.36 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 6.30 USD / 18 pcs | 0.35 USD | sold out | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.71 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 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!
Siliworks X HMX Sonja data sheet
| Name | Siliworks X HMX Sonja |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing |
| Designer | Silliworks |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on Siliworks X HMX Sonja switches
The HMX Sonja linear switch designed by Siliworks (previously Sillyworks) is a new HMX rail bottom-out switch. Different from the snow crash switches, the housing mold Sonja switches use is customized by Silliworks; The top housing comes with an intentional rough texture to create a satisfying scratchy feel - unikeys.
Siliworks X HMX Sonja alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Siliworks X HMX Sonja, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Akko Starlit linear, 5-pin, PC (glitter)/PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 1.8/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Keygeek Guns N Roses linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/L4 (POM with a sprinkle of undisclosed metal powder), 45/52gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KTT Hyacinth linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/56gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | TTC Venus linear, 5-pin, POM/PC/POM, 45/52gF, 1.8/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | SW x HMX Garnet linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Khonsu linear, 5-pin, POM (modified)/POM (modified)/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out being at around 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Siliworks X HMX Sonja.