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HMX Sogurt V2 Linear Switch (Clacky and Poppy Sounding)
The HMX Sogurt V2 linear switch is the successor to the super popular Sogurt switches which is known for it's full clacky sound, great factory lube, and smooth travel.
Compared to the V1, Sogurt V2 comes with the following changes and improvements:
1. The overall sound profile is fuller and poppier thanks to the thickened bottom housing
2. They feel even smoother than V1 because of the PA12 top housing
3. New L3 mold delivering great tolerance, minimal stem wobble
4. Improved factory lubing which is very precise
Specs: |
1 quantity = 10 switches |
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Switch Type |
Linear |
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Designer |
Key of life |
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Mold |
New (L3) |
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Manufacturer |
HMX |
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Stem material |
LY |
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Top Housing |
PA12 |
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Bottom Housing |
P5 (PA66 +30% Fiber glass)
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Operating Force |
42±2g |
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Bottom-out Force |
50±2g |
| Pre-travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.8±0.2mm |
| Spring | 20mm 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. |
Product Overview
The HMX Sogurt V2 is a factory-lubed linear keyboard switch for a build where an audible, bright keystroke is part of the appeal. Designed by Key of life and manufactured by HMX, it combines an LY stem with a PA12 top housing and a P5 bottom housing made from PA66 with 30% fiberglass. Its new L3 mold and thickened bottom housing are the defining construction updates highlighted on the UniKeys product page.
For buyers, the useful distinction is the balance between resistance and travel: a specified 42±2g operating force, 50±2g bottom-out force and 3.8±0.2mm total travel. There is one listed weight, so the decision centers on whether that resistance and a clacky sound direction match your preferences. It may suit a daily typing or gaming build where you want a continuous linear press and can accommodate the page's loud, high-pitched sound description. It is less suited to a noise-sensitive shared workspace.
Feel, Sound & Build Character
Feel profile
Based on its specifications, the Sogurt V2 offers a linear press without a deliberate tactile bump. The 42±2g operating force describes resistance at actuation; the 50±2g bottom-out force describes resistance at the end of the stroke. Those are separate reference points, rather than a complete measured force curve.
Sound character
UniKeys describes this switch as clean, clacky, loud and high pitched, and describes the V2 revision as fuller and poppier. Treat these as the seller's sound characterization. The case, plate, keycaps and damping in your keyboard can change the result.
Construction and lubrication
The LY / PA12 / fiberglass-reinforced P5 combination and thickened bottom housing give this version a specific material recipe to compare with other linears. UniKeys attributes the fuller sound to the bottom-housing change. Factory lubrication targets the stem legs and sliders with 205g0, plus dry-film lubrication on the spring and leaf; it does not establish a guarantee of flawless feel.
Key Buying Points
One defined weight
The 42±2g operating and 50±2g bottom-out forces make it easy to compare this single option against switches you already know.
3.8mm nominal travel
The listed total travel is a useful reference if you want to retain more stroke than a very short-travel design. Check both nominal travel and tolerance when comparing.
Revised housing recipe
A PA12 top and thickened P5 bottom distinguish the V2 construction. They support the product's intended sound direction without fixing how your completed keyboard will sound.
Factory lubrication
Targeted lubrication reduces the preparation involved in starting a build. You can assess the stock switch before deciding whether personal adjustments are worthwhile.
What the Specs Mean
Operating force: 42±2g
This is the specified force at actuation. It helps compare the resistance needed to register a keypress, rather than the force required to finish the stroke.
Bottom-out force: 50±2g
This is the specified resistance at full travel. It matters most if you routinely press keys all the way down.
Pre-travel: 2.0mm
Pre-travel is the distance before actuation. This figure describes switch movement and does not measure keyboard latency.
Total travel: 3.8±0.2mm
Total travel describes the full stroke to bottom-out. Compare it with your current switch if shorter strokes feel too abrupt to you.
Spring: 20mm KOS single-stage extended
The listed spring length and construction identify the stock spring. Length alone does not establish its exact return force or the full force curve.
Housing: PA12 top / P5 bottom
P5 is specified here as PA66 with 30% fiberglass. This is a construction difference to consider alongside the LY stem, rather than proof of a particular pitch in every build.
Compatibility & Build Notes
The official product photos show a cross-shaped keycap stem, providing a visual reference for MX-style cross-stem keycap mounting. Confirm the keycap fit and the keyboard's switch requirements before ordering a full set.
The current written specifications do not state a 3-pin or 5-pin footprint, a supported PCB list, or confirmed hot-swap or solder-board fit. Compare the actual switch underside, PCB sockets or holes, and plate cutouts with your keyboard documentation; ask UniKeys for an underside photo or explicit fit confirmation if needed.
This listing identifies a linear mechanical switch. It provides no Hall Effect compatibility or RGB performance guarantee, so neither should be assumed from its appearance.
Who This Product May Suit
- Users who prefer a continuous linear press instead of tactile feedback.
- Typists comparing a 42±2g actuation force with a firmer 50±2g finish.
- Enthusiasts seeking the bright, clacky sound direction described by UniKeys.
- Builders who want to begin with a factory-lubed switch.
Who May Prefer Something Else
- Users who need subdued sound in a shared room may prefer a switch specifically designed for lower noise.
- Anyone seeking a tactile bump may prefer a tactile model.
- Buyers who want multiple weight choices within one listing may prefer a product with confirmed alternative forces.
Use Cases in Real Builds
Daily typing with an audible stroke
For a home typing build where noise is acceptable, the single listed weight gives you a clear resistance reference. The linear action suits users who prefer to move through the stroke without a tactile event.
A clack-focused custom keyboard
Use the seller's bright, clacky description as a starting point for selecting a sound direction. Compare recordings with similar case, plate and keycap combinations before expecting the same result in your own build.
A stock-lubed gaming build
For a compatible gaming keyboard, factory lubrication lets you start by evaluating the stock feel. The 2.0mm pre-travel is a switch specification; it does not establish response-time or competitive-performance advantages.
Pack & Ordering Notes
UniKeys states that one quantity contains 10 switches. Count the switch positions in your exact layout, add any spare switches you want, then round the total up to the next 10-switch pack. For example, 67 positions require at least 7 packs, which provide 70 switches. The current listing presents one weight; verify the product and quantity at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HMX Sogurt V2 linear or tactile?
It is a linear mechanical keyboard switch. Its action is designed without a deliberate tactile bump.
Is it factory lubed?
Yes. The specifications list a thin application of 205g0 on the stem legs and sliders, with dry-film lubrication on the spring and leaf. The bottom housing and stem-pole area are kept dry.
What are the operating and bottom-out forces?
Operating force is 42±2g, and bottom-out force is 50±2g. The current listing specifies one weight.
How much travel does it have?
Pre-travel is 2.0mm. Total travel is 3.8±0.2mm.
What materials does it use?
It uses an LY stem, PA12 top housing and P5 bottom housing. The P5 blend is listed as PA66 with 30% fiberglass.
Will it fit my keyboard, and is it 5-pin?
The photos show a cross-shaped keycap stem, but the written specifications do not confirm the pin count or a supported PCB list. Verify the footprint, socket or solder-hole pattern, and plate fit with UniKeys and your keyboard documentation.
How many switches should I order?
Each quantity contains 10 switches. Count the positions in your layout, allow for any desired spares, and round up to a whole number of packs.
What does the Sogurt V2 sound like?
UniKeys describes it as clean, clacky, loud and high pitched, with a fuller, poppier V2 sound. Your case, plate, keycaps and damping will influence the finished sound.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 6 reviews.
This key switch sounds amazing.
Nice can't wait to install them
Smooth and Clear. I like it!
Absolutely excellent switch, amazing sleeper amongst giants like Egg Yolks and Yogurt S. These hit nice and clacky but with a deeper travel and deeper overall tone. So clean in sound and feel, gonna have to buy some more. Don't sleep on these, they are a BANGER.
What an absolutely amazing linear. Sounds great, it has a nice fullness on bottom out. Pretravel actuation of the switch is pretty deep in and this is something I appreciate the most. Switches like the Yogurt S has a featherlight early pretravel actuation point that it’s difficult for a typist like myself that enjoys resting my fingers on the keycaps. Definitely a must-buy in my book.