HMX Azalea Linear Switch (Clacky and textured Sounding)
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
Switch Type
Linear
Designer
WY Lab
Mold
New L3
Manufacturer
HMX
Stem material
POM + Ceramic Powder
Top Housing
PA66 + 10% fiberglass
Bottom Housing
N1 (Strengthened Nylon)
Operating Force
42±2g/45±2g
Bottom-out Force
50±2g/55±2g
Pre-travel
2.0mm
Total Travel
3.8±0.2mm
Spring
20mm/22mm KOS single-stage extended
Factory Lubed
Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. 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.
