HMX x 80Retros Volume 0.T 35g

Quick Summary

The HMX x 80Retros Volume 0.T is a silent tactile that solves the usual silent-switch problem: it isn’t mushy. It’s firm and deliberate, with an early tactile bump and a muted, deep sound rather than dead silence. If you’ve been let down by squishy silent tactiles, this one keeps the feedback intact while staying quiet.

Specs and Feel

This switch actuates at a light 35g but bottoms out at 48g, and the tactile event starts almost from the top (just 0.1mm in), so you feel the bump before the stroke really gets going. Pre-travel is 2.5mm with a 3.6mm total travel, which keeps the press short and controlled. The POM-and-TPE stem is the key: TPE is the soft dampening material that absorbs the bottom-out, while the PA12 top and HMX P4 bottom housing keep the residual sound low and deep. The result is muted rather than truly silent: firm keypresses with a soft, contained thud instead of a clack. Factory lube is even, and stem wobble is well controlled.

Tuning

These are good stock, and the dampening is best left alone: re-lubing the TPE pads can change how the silencing behaves, usually for the worse. If the 35g actuation feels too light under the firm bump, a spring swap to bump up the bottom-out weight is the only mod worth doing. Do not film or flood-lube; the factory job already balances quiet and feel.

Verdict

Buy the Volume 0.T if you want a silent tactile that still feels firm and substantial under the finger. It is one of the better picks for an office or shared-space board where you want feedback without noise. Compared to softer silent tactiles, it trades total silence for a firmer, deeper press, which is exactly the point. If you need whisper-quiet above all else, look elsewhere; otherwise it is a strong choice.