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LINEAR · 42g
HMX Cloud
The HMX Cloud is a light, smooth LY-stem linear on HMX's proven budget housing — factory-lubed and good to go near stock.
Where to buy
42g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.9mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
How it feels
How it sounds
muted Profile muted
Noise level —
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
How heavy is the HMX Cloud?
It comes in two springs: a light 42g-actuation, 50g-bottom-out variant and a slightly firmer 56g/63.5g version. Both are on the lighter end of linears, so pick the lighter one for fast typing and the heavier for a bit more bottom-out resistance.
Does the HMX Cloud need lube?
No. It ships factory-lubed and feels clean and consistent out of the bag. Only bother hand-lubing if you want to chase a touch more polish on the springs.
What stem and housing does the Cloud use?
An LY-stem on HMX's PA12 nylon top and PA-2 nylon bottom housing — the same smooth, slightly muted recipe behind several of HMX's well-regarded budget linears.
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