The HMX Bad Sweetheart and HMX YG Macchiato switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (P4 vs modified Nylon), stem material (T5 vs POK), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 20 mm single-stage extended), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 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 HMX Bad Sweetheart is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P4 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by RENA LAB. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX YG Macchiato is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Bad Sweetheart | HMX YG Macchiato |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P4 | modified Nylon |
| Stem material | T5 | POK |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | 20 mm single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | RENA LAB | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Bad Sweetheart is much more widely available, but the HMX YG Macchiato is also available in 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!
Comments on HMX Bad Sweetheart switches | Comments on HMX YG Macchiato switches |
The Bad Sweetheart switch designed by Rena Lab is one of the deepest sounding HMX switches so far; Thanks to the T5 UPE blend stem, the spherical stem tip, and the new P4 bottom housing molding, they don't sound like your usual HMX type. The new P4 bottom housing comes with as less fiberglass as possible in order to eliminate the clacky tone from the sound profile. If you are a fan of deep and thocky sounding switches that are not muted, the Bad Sweetheart switches would be a great option – Unikeys. | Coffee themed color, smooth and linear feedback, "Total Travel: 4.0mm (3.8mm in real life)". HMX Macchiato is designed by YG Studio for enthusiasts who enjoy a full-travel distance switch and desire a pole bottom-out stem. Utilizing housing and stem materials for a smooth and deep sounding typing experience – DiviniKey. |
