HMX Cinnamon Linear Switches

The HMX Cinnamon Semi Silent Linear suits users who want a smoother, lower-pitched linear with less noise than a conventional linear, but do not need a fully muted switch. Its damped feel is intended to stay closer to a standard linear than to a heavily cushioned silent switch, making it a possible fit for shared spaces where some sound is acceptable.

Feel and sound

The stroke is described as smooth, with a soft but still defined bottom-out. Its sound is deep and distinctly thocky, though damping reduces the volume compared with a regular linear. It has no tactile bump, so it is less suited to typists who want feedback at the actuation point. The middle-ground travel gives it a less compressed feel than a short-travel option.

Materials and trade-offs

The LY stem and PA12 top housing are intended to reduce friction for a smooth stroke. A reinforced nylon bottom housing helps the switch feel firm under a stronger bottom-out, rather than mushy. These material choices describe the design, but do not establish how it compares in practice with every alternative.

• Consider it if you want a quieter-than-usual linear that retains audible, low-pitched sound and a defined bottom-out.
• Look elsewhere if you need near-silent typing, tactile feedback, or a fully cushioned bottom-out. The sound remains noticeable, and no details are provided about actuation force, factory lubrication, or compatibility.