HMX Xinhai

Linear HMX

HMX Xinhai switch
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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 Xinhai specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 37g
Bottom-out force 45g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 3.4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PA12
Bottom housing nylon
Spring single-stage
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.35 / switch
Sound profile crisp, clacky
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 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 Xinhai vs HMX Swift
KTT Strawberry Linear The KTT Strawberry is a pink-stemmed budget linear from KTT's fruit series with a bright, clean clack and surprisingly smooth stock feel. Compare: HMX Xinhai vs KTT Strawberry

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the HMX Xinhai (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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