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LINEAR · 45g
HMX 80retros Classic
HMX 80retros Classic review: a 45g factory-lubed linear with a PC/Nylon P4 housing and HMX T5 stem — smooth, light, and quietly refined.
45g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
How it feels
How it sounds
Profile unrecorded
Noise level —
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the HMX 80retros Classic a light or heavy switch?
It's on the lighter side. Actuation sits around 45g with a 53g bottom-out, so it stays brisk and easy to press without feeling flimsy or bottom-heavy.
Does the 80retros Classic need lube out of the box?
No. It ships factory-lubed and feels smooth as delivered. Most people can run it stock; a hand-lube and films are only worth it if you're chasing a deeper, more uniform sound.
What gives the 80retros Classic its sound character?
The polycarbonate top over a Nylon P4 bottom housing leans poppy and clean rather than deep or thocky, with the HMX T5 stem keeping the downstroke quiet and controlled.
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