HMX Sakura

Linear HMX

HMX Sakura switch
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HMX Sakura is a light factory-lubed linear in HMX's colorful catalog, tuned soft for long typing sessions without a heavy bottom-out.

HMX Sakura specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 42g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel n/a
Total travel 3.5 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring n/a
Factory lube factory lubed
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.45 / switch
Sound profile soft linear
Released 2023

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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

HMX Macaron Linear HMX Macaron is a light factory-lubed linear known for a soft creamy stock feel, part of the wave of affordable HMX switches popular in midrange custom builds. Compare: HMX Sakura vs HMX Macaron
HMX Poro Linear 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 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 Sakura (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use compare boards side by side to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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