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LINEAR · 52g
HMX Sonja HC
The HMX Sonja HC 52g is a hardcore scratchy linear with a textured top housing, POM stem and heavy 52g spring for typists who want a deliberately gritty feel.
Where to buy
52g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.9mm
Travel
total key travel
2.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
2/5
Noise level
thocky
How it feels
How it sounds
thocky Profile thocky
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
How is the Sonja HC different from the regular Sonja?
The HC (Hardcore) is the maximum-scratch version. Its top housing has added texture to amplify the gritty feel, and it runs a heavier 52g spring versus the standard Sonja's 45g.
Is the Sonja HC too scratchy to be usable?
That depends entirely on your taste. The scratch is intentional and consistent rather than gravelly or rough — people who like a textured, analog keystroke love it; smoothness seekers will hate it.
Can I smooth out the Sonja HC with lube?
You can, but it works against the design. Lubing the textured housing defeats the point — if you want smooth, buy a different switch rather than reworking this one.
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