NO FOAM BACK-TO-BACK · Neo65 Core Plus · Aluminum Plate · GMK ABS · Elgato Wave:3
HMX Grey vs HMX Hazelnut V2
Hear HMX Grey vs HMX Hazelnut V2 back-to-back with standardized zero-foam audio on Neo65. Side-by-side travel distance, housing materials, and sound profile breakdown.
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Side-by-Side Technical Spec Comparison
| Specification | HMX Grey Linear Switch Factory Lubed | HMX Hazelnut V2 Linear Switch Factory Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom-out Force & Actuation | 45g bottom-out · 37g actuation | 50g bottom-out · 43g actuation |
| Total Travel Distance | 3.7mm | 3.5mm |
| Stem Material | POM | Modified LY |
| Top & Bottom Housing Materials | Top: PA12 (smoky semi-transparent with glitter and light guide) / Bottom: PA66 + Carbon-Fiber Mast | Top: Modified PA12 / Bottom: Strengthened P3 (35% 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 Hazelnut V2 pairs effortless, low-friction stem glide into a stiff bottom-out impact with a bright, high-frequency acoustic presence with a sharp, glassy clack cutoff.
The Verdict
Pick HMX Grey if you want maximum high-pitched clack volume and sharp center-pole impact. Pick HMX Hazelnut V2 if you want buttery frictionless glide and bright, high-frequency clack cutoff.