based on: HMX · switch
For you, the HMX Xinhai.
sentiment
spec
feel · smoothsound · clackyfeel_weight · light
switch specs
typeLinear
actuationMedium
bottom-outMedium
travelShort
lubedYes
silencedNo
good for
poppy-sound chaserssmooth-linear seekersCF-plate builders
A solid pick for anyone after a smooth poppy linear — just worth confirming a loud build is the actual target.
heads up
Loud enough to bother household members
HMX Xinhai
HMX · switch
Most people land on Xinhais for the same reason they grab any HMX — stock-smooth, zero-tampering smoothness. Consensus is the sound is loud and poppy, which is exactly what hobbyists chasing that bright clacky tone want, but a few end up wanting something more mellow.
- +Stock-smooth — HMX still needs zero break-in or lube
- +Loud, poppy clacky tone for the pop-chase crowd
- +Light 55g actuation suits fast typing
- +Great pick for CF plate, no-foam, gasket builds