# Bird of Paradise HMX Linear Switch

**HMX Bird of Paradise Linear Switch – Crisp, Fast, Featherlight**

The **Bird of Paradise switch** by HMX is a lightweight linear switch designed for speed and smoothness without sacrificing acoustic character. With a 40g actuation force and 22mm spring, it provides a snappy, crisp typing feel that's both responsive and effortless.

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### 🪶 Key Features:

-   **Crisp Sound Profile**  
    Enjoy clean acoustics with a sharp, satisfying sound signature — ideal for those who prefer a lighter and click-free typing experience with audio feedback.
    
-   **Featherlight Actuation**  
    Actuating at just 40g with a bottom-out force of 45g, it’s perfect for long sessions, rapid presses, and fatigue-free use.
    
-   **Short Travel, Quick Response**  
    2.0mm actuation travel with 3.5mm bottom-out gives you fast input without sacrificing comfort or control.
    
-   **Dry Factory Lubed**  
    Pre-lubed for consistency and smooth keypresses right out of the box — no re-lube needed for most builds.
    

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### 🧪 Specifications:

-   **Type**: Linear
    
-   **Mount**: 5-Pin MX Style
    
-   **Actuation Force**: 40 gf
    
-   **Bottom-out Force**: 45 gf
    
-   **Actuation Travel**: 2.0 mm
    
-   **Total Travel**: 3.5 mm
    
-   **Spring**: 22mm single-stage spring
    
-   **Lubing**: Dry factory lube
    

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### 🧱 Build Materials:

-   **Top Housing**: PA12
    
-   **Bottom Housing**: P2
    
-   **Stem**: LY
    

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**Smooth, sharp, and ultra-lightweight.** The Bird of Paradise switch is an excellent choice for fast typists, silent gamers, or builders chasing that refined, crisp linear feel. Sold in packs of 10.

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## Details

- **Price:** 10.9 USD - 65.9 USD
- **Vendor:** Darling FANS
- **Type:** Switches
- **Tags:** Linear Switch, Switch

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 10pcs | 10.90 USD | In stock |
| 30pcs | 21.90 USD | In stock |
| 50pcs | 32.90 USD | In stock |
| 70pcs | 43.90 USD | In stock |
| 90pcs | 54.90 USD | In stock |
| 110pcs | 65.90 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Bird of Paradise HMX Linear Switch - KeyArtisan
- Bird of Paradise HMX Linear Switch - KeyArtisan
- Bird of Paradise HMX Linear Switch - KeyArtisan
- Bird of Paradise HMX Linear Switch - KeyArtisan
- Bird of Paradise HMX Linear Switch - KeyArtisan

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> Source: [KeyArtisan](https://keyartisan.net/products/bird-of-paradise-hmx-linear-switch)
> Updated: 2026-07-24