NO FOAM BACK-TO-BACK · Neo65 Core Plus · Aluminum Plate · GMK ABS · Elgato Wave:3
HMX Grey vs HMX Nono
Hear HMX Grey vs HMX Nono 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 Nono Linear Switch Factory Lubed @0:00
Rounded Crisp Clack
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Side-by-Side Technical Spec Comparison
| Specification | HMX Grey Linear Switch Factory Lubed | HMX Nono Linear Switch Factory Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom-out Force & Actuation | 45g bottom-out · 37g actuation | 53g bottom-out · 45g actuation |
| Total Travel Distance | 3.7mm | 3.7mm |
| Stem Material | POM | LY |
| Top & Bottom Housing Materials | Top: PA12 (smoky semi-transparent with glitter and light guide) / Bottom: PA66 + Carbon-Fiber Mast | Top: PA12 / Bottom: P4 (trace glass fiber) |
| 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 Nono 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 Nono if you want buttery frictionless glide and bright, high-frequency clack cutoff. 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.