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LINEAR · 45g
HMX Joker 45g Linear
HMX Joker 45g linear: a smooth POM-on-nylon collab switch with light 45g actuation, short 3.5mm travel and a deep, clean sound. Full review and specs.
Where to buy
45g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.5mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
How it feels
How it sounds
thocky Profile thocky
Noise level —
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Are the HMX Joker switches good for gaming or typing?
Both. The light 45g actuation and short 3.5mm travel make for fast, low-effort keypresses that suit gaming, while the smooth stroke and clean bottom-out keep long typing sessions comfortable.
Do the HMX Joker switches need lubing?
No. Like most modern HMX linears they come factory-lubed and feel smooth out of the box. A hand-lube and films can tighten things further, but it's a refinement rather than a fix.
What keeps the HMX Joker's sound so deep?
The nylon top and bottom housing. Nylon absorbs more of the impact than brighter polycarbonate, giving the Joker a fuller, lower-pitched bottom-out.
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