I feel like Azalea sounds like HMX typical clack, but the added scratch hits different in a good way. Recommended switch for sure, i will buy again!
The HMX Azalea Linear Switch is a full-travel linear switch designed for enthusiasts who want good scratch, crisp sound, and long-term consistency.
One common drawback of traditional scratchy switches is that both the scratch feel and scratch sound gradually fade with use. To address this, HMX developed an all-new material combination featuring a high-density ceramic-reinforced POM stem, PA66 + 10% fiberglass top housing, and an N1 nylon bottom housing.
The ceramic-reinforced stem is the hardest stem material HMX has ever used, significantly improving wear resistance while enhancing both scratch intensity, texture and longevity. Paired with HMX's new fully textured mold, the switch delivers a pronounced sandy feel and clear scratch sound throughout the keypress.
Unlike previous HMX scratchy switches such as the Sonja series for example, the scratch and texture that Azalea switches have is more refined.
Sound-wise, the Azalea switches come with a signature HMX clacky and crispy sound profile.
The result is a switch that combines strong scratch, smooth travel, and a crisp, highly focused sound signature without sacrificing consistency over time.
Specs: |
1 quantity = 10 switches |
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Switch Type |
Linear |
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Designer |
WY Lab |
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Mold |
New L3 |
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Manufacturer |
HMX |
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Stem material |
POM + Ceramic Powder |
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Top Housing |
PA66 + 10% fiberglass |
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Bottom Housing |
N1 (Strengthened Nylon)
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Operating Force |
42±2g/45±2g |
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Bottom-out Force |
50±2g/55±2g |
| Pre-travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.8±0.2mm |
| Spring | 20mm/18mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Factory Lubed | Yes! The spring and leaf are lubed. Stem legs are lubed. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. |
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 23 reviews.
I feel like Azalea sounds like HMX typical clack, but the added scratch hits different in a good way. Recommended switch for sure, i will buy again!
Ferran A. 5/5 Verified
nice texture
Yoshimori Y. 5/5 Verified
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Really clacky and a more refined scratch! Perfect for alu, CF, and even FR4 plate no foam builds!
Aidan P. 5/5 Verified
Great switches and fash shipping.
Cayetano C. 5/5 Verified
Was not sure if I would like the scratch - I do! These things are great. Scratchy but smooth still - it’s magic. And they sound great with alu and CF plates. Great switches.
Greg D. 5/5 Verified
loooove this switch, had been running yogurt s before this but felt discontented at the short travel distance of 3.5mm and wanted something deeper so went with this, which has 3.8mm. wasn’t aware of scratchy switches until a while ago, but i adore how loud it is on each key press, it’s delightfully crisp and clacky like the yogurt s but with a slightly textured key press than can really be felt when pressing down slowly i have no idea if these will start to break in like the camellias but i wouldn’t be against that either, it would just become a yogurt s with deeper bottom out which i would like anyways! 10/10 “just buy it”
Coffi L. 5/5 Verified
Basically long pole cherry, a smidge toned down compared to the yogurt S but if you like the yogurt S and like cherry scratch its perfect.
Jaden L. 5/5 Verified
Awesome switches! Sounds and feel great!
Saad K. 5/5 Verified
quick delivery
Kyle P. 5/5 Verified
The HMX Azaleas do sound nice: great scratch, great clack, great top out sound. The wee issue I have is that I counted 7 dead switches (3 "double tappers", 4 non-responders) in this batch that I bought. Keelah, it's a good thing I always buy extras.
Justin R. 4/5 Verified
HMX Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed (10PCS) - Restock in August
The keyboard switch I’ve liked the most out of all the ones I’ve tried so far
Jongpyo L. 5/5 Verified
I highly recommend this unique and different switch. The scratch feeling with the hmx clack signature makes this one to be on my top 5 linear switches
Mario E. 5/5 Verified
Great switch for scratch lovers
Peter T. 5/5 Verified
HMX Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed (10PCS) - Restock in August
I just bought 500, thanks for the restock.
Andy J. 5/5
The best linear scratch switch if you don't want the work that comes with going cherry. There's nothing else like it. One of the few switches that needs to remain in constant rotation because HMX nailed it. 10/10, will buy again and again.
Marvin A. 5/5 Verified
The best switch out there. PLEASE RESTOCK ASAP I would stock up and buy like 500 of them if you do.
Andy 5/5
HMX Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed (10PCS) - Restock in August
Currently have the Azelea on my Oblique with the PP plate and it is absolutely wonderful switch. Scratchy, poppy and just a pleasant sound and typing feel.
Deon P. 5/5 Verified
Fast ship, wonderful price for ship and product.
Dmytro T. 5/5 Verified
HMX Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed (10PCS) - Restock in August
scratchy, clacky, no stem wobble, great switch
Kai S. 5/5 Verified
Fast, good quality
Leo F. 5/5 Verified
HMX just doesn't miss. Scratchy but smooth, with a great sound and feel. The 55g spring weight is absolutely perfect and there's no weird noises to be found. A true competitor to cherry scratch without any of the work. 10/10
Marvin A. 5/5 Verified
Surprised that i love them as much as i do. Smooth, clacky but more importantly, a pronounced scratchiness. Much more scratchy than the Sonja HC and feel amazing to type on
Muhammad M. 5/5 Verified
Legendary scratch, great sound, very comfortable. Bought enough for 2 boards and may have to get more.
Mathew M. 5/5 Verified
HMX Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed (10PCS) - Restock in August