UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush switch
The UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniKeys | CN | 2.59 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.26 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!
UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush data sheet
| Name | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA-2 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush switches
Unikeys Sugar Rush is Unikeys' second in-house designed switch collaboration with HMX. These were manufactured using HMX's newest mold sets. Sugar Rush switches have the PA-2 bottom housing which is the same as the Cheese switches, and with the help of the new mold design, they are loud, full, and straight through-the-roof clacky – Unikeys.
UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush, 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 Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Twilight linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POM, 55/62.5gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Akko Starlit linear, 5-pin, PC (glitter)/PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 1.8/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Crisp linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/POM/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Huano Caramel Latte V2 linear, 5-pin, POK/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Durock Mocha Silk linear, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 48/56gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 48g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush.