HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2
Linear HMX
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
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. 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.
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.