HMX METEOR LINEAR Switches

This linear switch suits users who prefer a smooth keystroke with a bright, crisp sound. It targets enthusiasts who value clear, clacky acoustics and a clean typing feel rather than quiet or tactile feedback. The switch offers a noticeable bottom-out sound and consistent smoothness, making it suitable for those who enjoy audible and tactile clarity in a linear profile.

Feel & Sound

• Provides a smooth, consistent keystroke with no tactile bump.
• Produces a bright, crisp bottom-out sound due to a hard POM stem and thickened P3 bottom housing.
• Sound is clear and concentrated, with a fuller, more substantial bottom-out compared to typical linear switches.
• Not quiet; designed for users who prefer audible feedback from their switches.

Actuation Characteristics

• Light operating force around 45g, suitable for fast, effortless key presses.
• Pre-travel of 2.0mm supports precise actuation without early triggering.
• Total travel of approximately 3.4mm offers a standard key travel distance.
• Bottom-out force slightly higher than actuation force, giving a defined end to each keystroke.

Build Quality & Lubrication

• Uses a hard POM stem and PA12 top housing for durability and sound clarity.
• Thickened P3 bottom housing enhances sound profile and bottom-out feel.
• Factory lubrication applied selectively to stem legs, sliders, spring, and leaf, reducing scratchiness and spring noise without lube pooling issues.
• Lubrication aims to maintain smoothness while preserving the switch's crisp sound character.

Trade-offs

• Not ideal for quiet environments due to its loud, clacky sound.
• Hard stem material may feel sharper on bottom-out compared to softer POM blends.
• Unknown compatibility details such as hot-swap or LED support.