NO FOAM BACK-TO-BACK · Neo65 Core Plus · Aluminum Plate · GMK ABS · Elgato Wave:3
HMX Grey vs HMX Aperol
Hear HMX Grey vs HMX Aperol back-to-back with standardized zero-foam audio on Neo65. Side-by-side travel distance, housing materials, and sound profile breakdown.
Standardized Zero-Foam Sound Tests
Deck A: HMX Grey Linear Switch Factory Lubed @0:02
Crispy Carbon-Fiber Clack
Deck B: HMX Aperol Linear Switch Factory Lubed @1:49
Crisp Bright Clack
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Side-by-Side Technical Spec Comparison
| Specification | HMX Grey Linear Switch Factory Lubed | HMX Aperol Linear Switch Factory Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom-out Force & Actuation | 45g bottom-out · 37g actuation | 53g bottom-out · 48g actuation |
| Total Travel Distance | 3.7mm | 3.3mm |
| Stem Material | POM | POM |
| Top & Bottom Housing Materials | Top: PA12 (smoky semi-transparent with glitter and light guide) / Bottom: PA66 + Carbon-Fiber Mast | Top: PA12 / Bottom: P7 (PA66 + 50% Fiberglass) |
| Factory Lube Status & Mount | Factory Lubed · 5-Pin | Factory Lubed · 5-Pin |
| Price per 10-Pack (with code shylocutus.com) | $3.25 USD / 10pcs | $3.25 USD / 10pcs |
Matchup Notes
Acoustic & Tactile Feel
HMX Grey channels bottom-out energy through its decoupled center mast for a loud, piercing high-frequency acoustic presence, whereas HMX Aperol pairs stiff, solid bottom-out impact with immediate kinetic rebound with a loud, high-frequency acoustic presence with dense clack resonance.
The Verdict
Pick HMX Grey if you want maximum high-pitched clack volume and sharp center-pole impact. Pick HMX Aperol if you want dense, high-frequency clack resonance and stiff bottom-out feedback. Can't decide or want two distinct acoustic profiles for your rotation? Grab the bundle above to test both back-to-back on your own board — code 'shylocutus.com' auto-applies 7% off at checkout.