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.

🪶 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.

🧪 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

🧱 Build Materials:

• Top Housing: PA12

• Bottom Housing: P2

• Stem: LY

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.