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LINEAR · 45g
HMX Garnet 45g
My take on the HMX Garnet 45g, a Swagkeys collab linear: POM stem, PC top and PA66 bottom housing, full 4.0mm travel and a balanced, slightly clacky sound.
45g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
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
What makes the Garnet sound brighter than other HMX linears?
The polycarbonate top housing. PC reflects more high frequency than Nylon, so the Garnet reads as a medium-clacky linear rather than a deep thock.
How heavy is it?
It's a medium-light linear — 45g to actuate and 50g to bottom out, with a narrow gap that keeps the press feeling consistent.
Is it good stock?
Yes. It ships factory-lubed and the full 4.0mm travel feels smooth out of the bag, so tuning is optional.
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