H
LINEAR · 42g
HMX Hibiscus 42g
My take on the HMX Hibiscus 42g: a light, factory-lubed Nylon linear with a short 3.5mm travel and a rounded, low-pitched sound that suits everyday typing.
Where to buy
42g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.5mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
2/5
Noise level
medium-thocky
How it feels
How it sounds
medium-thocky Profile medium-thocky
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
How heavy is the HMX Hibiscus?
It actuates at 42g and bottoms out around 48g, so it sits firmly in the light-linear camp — easy to press for long sessions without feeling flimsy.
Does it need lube out of the box?
No. HMX lubes these at the factory and the application is even, so they feel ready to use. A hand-lube only buys marginal smoothness.
What does it sound like?
The full Nylon construction keeps things rounded and low-pitched rather than sharp, which is why it reads as a calm, medium-thocky linear.
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