NO FOAM BACK-TO-BACK · Neo65 Core Plus · Aluminum Plate · GMK ABS · Elgato Wave:3
HMX Rain vs HMX Azalea
Hear HMX Rain vs HMX Azalea 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 Rain Rail Bottom-Out Linear Switch Factory Lubed | HMX Azalea Linear Switch Factory Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom-out Force & Actuation | 53g bottom-out · 42g actuation | 50±2g bottom-out · 42±2g actuation |
| Total Travel Distance | 4.0mm | 3.8mm |
| Stem Material | POM blend | POM + Ceramic Powder |
| Top & Bottom Housing Materials | Top: PA66 / Bottom: PA66 | 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) | $3.59 USD / 10pcs | $3.25 USD / 10pcs |
Matchup Notes
Acoustic & Tactile Feel
HMX Rain pairs a full-travel 4.0mm rail bottom-out where side rails dissipate impact for a cushioned, vintage-style Cherry scratch feel, contrasting HMX Azalea's 3.8mm long-pole collision where the ceramic-powder POM stem delivers textured travel scratch combined with a sharp, explosive high-pitched bottom-out snap.
The Verdict
Pick HMX Rain if you want a cushioned 4.0mm rail bottom-out with authentic textured scratch. Pick HMX Azalea if you want tactile surface scratch paired with an explosive, high-pitched 3.8mm long-pole clack.