H
LINEAR · 50g
HMX Gulf 57 50g
My take on the HMX Gulf 57 50g: a medium-weight linear with a polycarbonate top and Nylon bottom for a clean, slightly clacky sound and a smooth stock glide.
50g
Actuation
force
3.8mm
Travel
total key travel
5.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
3/5
Noise level
medium-clacky
How it feels
How it sounds
medium-clacky Profile medium-clacky
Noise level 3/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
How heavy is the Gulf 57?
It's a medium linear — 50g to actuate and 58g to bottom out, firmer than HMX's 42g lights but still comfortable for all-day typing.
Why does it sound clackier than other HMX linears?
The polycarbonate top housing. PC reflects more high frequency than Nylon, giving the Gulf a cleaner, more present, medium-clacky tone.
Is it smooth out of the box?
Yes, very. It ships factory-lubed and the PC-and-Nylon pairing glides cleanly with no notable scratch, so no tuning is required.
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