Cloud V2 switches are the successors of the classic HMX Cloud linear switches. A few things have changed for them:
The V2 version is now manufactured using HMX's newest L4 mold set, which is the same as cosmic purple and lunar stone switches; The new mold makes them smoother and feels less tight. They are likely the most comfortable HMX switches to type on so far.
Cloud V2 switch also comes with a removable light diffuser for even better RGB performance.
The Cloud V2 switches come with the same materials as HMX Cheese switches, which is the secret formula for a clacky sound. But because of the L4 mold set, they don't sound as high-pitched and clacky as Cheese switches. Cloud V2 sounds slightly more subdued if you compare them to the most clacky HMX switches, such as Cheese or Yogurt switches.
Specs
1 quantity = 10 switches
Switch Type: Linear
Designer: XLLAB
Mold: New (L4)
Manufacturer: HMX
Stem material: LY
Top Housing: PA12
Bottom Housing: PA-2
Operating Force: 37g/45g/53g
Bottom-out Force: 43g/53g/63g
Pre-travel: 2.0mm
Total Travel: 3.5±0.2mm
Spring: 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.
Product Highlights
A clean and clacky sounding HMX switch
New top housing with light diffuser to maximize RGB performance
Factory lubed and ready to use out-of-the-box
Great acoustic on clacky keyboard builds
Manufactured using custom and high-precision molding
Unique material blends for special sound and feel
They are great for:
Daily typing duties
Precise actuation for gaming
RGB shine through
A 3.5mm travel distance for comfortable typing experience
Medium-heavy spring for most work duties
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 18 reviews.
Replaced the default switches on the Crush80 as I'm not fond of the default switch. Cloud v2 fits one of my sound preferences here, sounds more poppy in this setup because of the build, but if put on my QK80 MK2, CF plate and JTK ABS keycaps, it's definitely clacky but a bit deeper when compared to Hyacinth v2 on that setup. Overall, very happy with the Cloud v2!
They have the typical HMX clacky sound, I bought the lightest version and that's what I like the most to this date. Compared to the HMX T-Rex that I tried, they are just a little bit less high pitched.
The HMX cloud V2 switches are clacky and perfect for long typing or gaming sessions .
They are high pitched in a good way and sound really good on my Mode Sonnet with an FR4 plate - high quality switch with minimal wobble
Outstanding job with the molds. A diffusor in the front housing for all the RGB. 45g operating at 53g bottom out puts them right up my alley when it comes to the typing experience. Nice and clacky coming from HMX, while the designs were done phenomenally by XLLAB. 10/10
Super smooth and clacky, consistent lubing throughout, I'm glad is didn't have to cherry pick(or should I say gateron pick) switches out of bag to replace mushy ones. Not the loudest clack out of the HMX line-up but they are bright!