NO FOAM BACK-TO-BACK · Neo65 Core Plus · Aluminum Plate · GMK ABS · Elgato Wave:3
HMX Grey vs HMX Azalea
Hear HMX Grey vs HMX Azalea 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 Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed @1:06
High-Pitched Scratch-Clack Profile
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Side-by-Side Technical Spec Comparison
| Specification | HMX Grey Linear Switch Factory Lubed | HMX Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom-out Force & Actuation | 45g bottom-out · 37g actuation | 50±2g bottom-out · 42±2g actuation |
| Total Travel Distance | 3.7mm | 3.8mm |
| Stem Material | POM | POM + Ceramic Powder |
| Top & Bottom Housing Materials | Top: PA12 (smoky semi-transparent with glitter and light guide) / Bottom: PA66 + Carbon-Fiber Mast | Top: PA66 + 10% fiberglass / Bottom: N1 (Strengthened Nylon) |
| 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 Azalea pairs textured travel scratch from its ceramic-powder POM stem leading into a hard 3.8mm long-pole bottom-out with a loud, explosive high-pitched bottom-out snap with prominent sandy mechanical scratch.
The Verdict
Pick HMX Grey if you want maximum high-pitched clack volume and sharp center-pole impact. Pick HMX Azalea if you want tactile surface scratch paired with an explosive, high-pitched 3.8mm long-pole clack. 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.