HMX Black Cat
HMX Black Cat review: a snappy 35g tactile with a sharp bump, short travel and a bright, clacky PA12 sound. Feel, tuning and verdict.
How it feels
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How it sounds
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Are HMX Black Cat switches good for typing?
Yes. The pronounced bump sits high in a short travel, so each keystroke feels crisp and well-defined — a good match for typists who want clear feedback without the noise of a clicky switch.
Do the HMX Black Cat switches come pre-lubed?
They arrive factory-lubed with a mix of 205G0 and 105 on the leaf, stem legs and bottom-housing rails. Stock smoothness is already strong, so hand-lubing is optional rather than necessary.
How heavy are HMX Black Cat switches?
They actuate around 35g with a roughly 48g bottom-out and a tactile peak near 52g, placing them in the medium-light tactile range — snappy but not fatiguing for long sessions.
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