HMX Poro

Linear HMX

The HMX Poro is a rounded, creamy 50g-bottom linear with a slightly shorter 3.7mm travel; a lighter 42g-bottom version is also sold.

HMX Poro specs

TypeLinear
Actuation force45g
Bottom-out force50g
Pre-travel2 mm
Total travel3.7 mm
StemLY
Top housingnylon
Bottom housingnylon
Springsingle-stage
Factory lubelight
Pins5-pin
Typical price$0.35 / switch
Sound profilecreamy, rounded
Released2024

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Switches similar to the HMX Poro

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. HMX Cloud Linear The HMX Cloud is a soft, creamy 50g-bottom linear with an LY stem and nylon-blend housings; a heavier 63.5g variant is also available.

Which keyboards can use it?

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