HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2

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HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switch
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The HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is a clean, poppy 52g-bottom linear from the Sillyworks collab line, one of the most recommended entry points into HMX switches.

HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 45g
Bottom-out force 52g
Pre-travel 1.9 mm
Total travel 3.9 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring single-stage
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.40 / switch
Sound profile clean, poppy
Released 2024

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2

HMX Xinhai Linear The HMX Xinhai is a light 45g-bottom linear whose POM stem gives a crisper, higher-pitched bottom-out than its sibling Macchiato; a heavier 62.5g version is also sold. Compare: HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 vs HMX Xinhai
HMX Swift Linear The HMX Swift is a light 50g-bottom linear with an LY stem and 22mm spring, tuned for a fast, creamy mid-pitched stroke. Compare: HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 vs HMX Swift

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout switch database to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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