Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC switch
The Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is a linear mechanical switch with modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 18 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Siliworks. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 3.33 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.24 USD | buy | |
| Chosfox | CN | 2.66 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 4.66 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| Delta Key Co. | FR | 3.36 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.70 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.37 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 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 HC data sheet
| Name | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) |
| Bottom housing | modified PA66 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 52 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja HC 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 are all dry. |
| Designer | Siliworks |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC switches
The HMX Sonja HC switch, or you can call them the Sonja Hardcore version, comes with customized stem and housing for a nostalgic rail bottom-out and scratchy feeling. Consider these a more OG version of the Sonja switches. If you like Sonja but want something that's even scratchier with a heavier spring, Sonja HC is your go-to choice – Unikeys.
Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC, 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% | Aflion Blue Sky linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | JWK Vertex V1 linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Luciola linear, 5-pin, Ink/Ink/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Yogurt V1 53g linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 53/62gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Durock Mocha Silk linear, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 48/56gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Everglide Aqua King (V3) 62g linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 46/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Baby Raccoon 2.0 linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 55/63.5gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 52g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC.