The Gateron Plus and Huano Caramel Latte V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 milky vs POK), bottom housing (PA66 milky vs PA66 + 30% fiberglass), spring (15 mm KOS double-stage extended vs 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel), actuation (46 g vs 45 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Gateron Plus is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 milky top housing, PA66 milky bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm KOS double-stage extended spring. The 46g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sensy. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Huano Caramel Latte V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, PA66 + 30% fiberglass bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Huano. |
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| Name | Gateron Plus | Huano Caramel Latte V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 milky | POK |
| Bottom housing | PA66 milky | PA66 + 30% fiberglass |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm KOS double-stage extended | 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel |
| Actuation | 46 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Sensy | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Huano |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Plus is not available at the moment, while the Huano Caramel Latte V2 can be found in 3 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!
Gateron Plus sound test | Huano Caramel Latte V2 sound test |
No Huano Caramel Latte V2 sound test available. |
Comments on Gateron Plus switches | Comments on Huano Caramel Latte V2 switches |
The Gateron + linear switch is a rail bottom-out full travel switch. On top of the Gateron classic milky housing and POM stem, Sensy requested Gateron to upgrade the leaf to match modern-day custom keyboards' PCBs, which come with 5ms of delay or less – Unikeys. | The new Huano Caramel Latte switches have been manufactured with the latest molds to improve tolerances and precision, V2 also comes with an LED diffuser. The special spherical pole of the stem provides the characteristics of a long pole switch but with a slightly smoother bottom-out – MonacoKeys. |
