HMX Hydra Tactile Sound Test, Specs & Best Price
HMX · Tactile Switch
Unfoamed Acoustic Verdict: "Crisp High-Pitched Tactile Clack"
Unfoamed Typing Sound Test (Neo65 Core Plus)
Acoustic Timestamp: 2:18
Benchmark setup: Neo65 Core Plus (100% unfoamed, anodized Aluminum plate, GMK doubleshot ABS keycaps, Elgato Wave:3 with zero DSP processing).
Technical Specifications
| Switch Type | Tactile |
|---|---|
| Stem Material | POM |
| Top Housing | Polycarbonate |
| Bottom Housing | Nylon |
| Actuation Force | 42g / 50g |
| Bottom-Out Force | 50g / 58g |
| Total Travel | 3.6mm |
| Pre-Travel | 2.3mm |
| Factory Lubed | Factory Lubed |
| PCB Mount | 5-Pin PCB Mount |
Multi-Vendor Availability & Partner Pricing
| Store | Price (10-Pack) | Partner Code | Status | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniKeys | $3.50 USD / 10 sw | shylocutus.com |
Sold Out | View on UniKeys → |
Standardized Unfoamed Neo65 Testing Benchmark
All mechanical switch acoustic benchmarks on shylocutus.com are executed on a dedicated Neo65 Core Plus with 100% unfoamed build parameters (zero case foam, zero plate foam, zero switch pads), anodized Aluminum plate, GMK doubleshot ABS keycaps, and an Elgato Wave:3 condenser microphone positioned at an unvarying 15cm distance.