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LINEAR · 45g
HMX Sonja 45g
My take on the HMX Sonja 45g: a POM-stem linear with a deliberately textured top housing for a vintage scratch, plus a deep PA66 sound and 45g weight.
Where to buy
45g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.9mm
Travel
total key travel
3.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
2/5
Noise level
thocky
How it feels
How it sounds
thocky Profile thocky
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Why does the Sonja feel scratchy?
That's by design. The top housing is textured on purpose to give a vintage, slightly scratchy stroke — it isn't a quality-control flaw.
Can I smooth it out with lube?
You can, but you'd be fighting the switch's intent. If you want glass-smooth, pick a different HMX linear; the Sonja is meant to have character.
What does it sound like?
Full PA66 housing with an extended spring gives it a deep, thocky tone that reads more vintage than crisp.
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