HMX Swift

Linear HMX

HMX Swift switch
Image courtesy of HMX

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 Swift specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 42g
Bottom-out force 50g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 3.9 mm
Stem LY
Top housing nylon
Bottom housing nylon
Spring single-stage
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.35 / switch
Sound profile creamy, mid-pitched
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Swift

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. Compare: HMX Swift vs HMX Poro
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 Swift (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.

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