HMX Xinhai

Linear HMX

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

TypeLinear
Actuation force37g
Bottom-out force45g
Pre-travel2 mm
Total travel3.4 mm
StemPOM
Top housingPA12
Bottom housingnylon
Springsingle-stage
Factory lubelight
Pins5-pin
Typical price$0.35 / switch
Sound profilecrisp, clacky
Released2024

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

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. 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.

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.