Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn switch
The Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P4 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn 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 | 3.04 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.22 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 2.60 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.26 USD | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 4.28 SGD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Yusha Kobo | JP | 2100.00 JPY / 35 pcs | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 4.28 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.50 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 Purple Dawn data sheet
| Name | Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P4 |
| Stem | modified UPE standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 62.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 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 Purple Dawn switches
The long-awaited Unikeys Purple Dawn switches are finally here! The Purple Dawn switch is one of the earliest HMX switches that use the UPE stem and the first HMX switch that pairs the UPE stem with the P4 bottom housing. If you have tried HMX switches with PA12 or P4 housings, you will notice that the PA12 material is one of the best top housing materials as it is very smooth and comes with a subtle and pleasant top-out sound. The P4 bottom housing is one of my favorites as it comes with a thocky, clacky, and vibrant bottom-out sound profile.
When paired with the modified UPE stem, Purple Dawn switches overall sound quite poppy with a thocky note. They won't be too loud since UPE is one of the more muted materials in this hobby.
Feeling-wise, they are very smooth and come with a clean and solid bottom-out. The modified UPE material is not as soft as UPE from other manufacturers as pure UPE can easily be broken. HMX modified its UPE material to make it more strengthened and more durable – uninkeyboards.com.
Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Bad Sweetheart linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/T5, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POM, 55/62.5gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic linear, 5-pin, PC/P4/T5, 45/53gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Hades V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/T5, 48/58gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keygeek B1 linear, 5-pin, PA12/N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)/M4 strengthened POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX EVA linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, P4 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard). The 55g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 62.5g bottom-out being at around 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn.