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The Akko Botany and HMX Caramel Pudding V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PA12 Nylon), bottom housing (Nylon PA6 vs P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass)), stem material (Nylon (Pro) vs H1 blend), spring (21.8 mm vs 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS), actuation (38 g vs 37 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Akko Botany is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA6 bottom housing, and Nylon (Pro) stem (standard shape). It features a 21.8 mm spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. | The HMX Caramel Pudding V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) bottom housing, and H1 blend stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Lucky Pudding Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Akko Botany | HMX Caramel Pudding V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA6 | P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) |
| Stem material | Nylon (Pro) | H1 blend |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.8 mm | 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS |
| Actuation | 38 g | 37 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Dry pole & base |
| Designer | Akko | Lucky Pudding Studio |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Botany is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Caramel Pudding V2 can be found in multiple stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
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Akko Botany is a mid-pitched version of Rosewood with a clear bottom-out sound profile. The color of the switch is inspired by “Haworthia cooperi” in a light bluish green pattern. The switch features our custom Nylon (Pro) stem, a PA12 blend top cover, and a PA6 bottom housing, creating a unique material combination – Akkogear.eu. | The legendary switch crowned by the custom community as the "Ceiling of HMX Deep Thock" has evolved. Designed by Lucky Pudding and crafted by HMX, the Caramel Pudding V2 introduces the world-first "Waffle Stem Tip" architecture. Paired with a hardened H1 stem and a fiberglass-infused P4 base, it annihilates high-pitch clacks to forge an immaculate, deep "Creamy Thock"—without ever feeling mushy. Enhanced by HMX's 3rd-Gen precision factory lube and a bouncy 22 mm extended spring, this is the most addictively buttery, acoustic masterpiece for your endgame board – Diykey. |
