The HMX Caramel Pudding V2 and Kailh Calligraphy switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 Nylon vs LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)), bottom housing (P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) vs LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)), stem material (H1 blend vs MF (melamine formaldehyde)), spring (22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS vs 20 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (37 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 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. | The Kailh Calligraphy is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) top housing, LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) bottom housing, and MF (melamine formaldehyde) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kailh. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | HMX Caramel Pudding V2 | Kailh Calligraphy |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) |
| Bottom housing | P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) | LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) |
| Stem material | H1 blend | MF (melamine formaldehyde) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS | 20 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 37 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Dry pole & base | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Lucky Pudding Studio | Kailh |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh Calligraphy is much more widely available, but the HMX Caramel Pudding V2 is also available in some 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!
HMX Caramel Pudding V2 sound test | Kailh Calligraphy sound test |
No Kailh Calligraphy sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Caramel Pudding V2 switches | Comments on Kailh Calligraphy switches |
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. | The Calligraphy switch is definitely one of the most unique switches of 2025. Kailh went above and beyond, creating customized stem and housing molds just for the MF and LCP materials used to manufacture this switch. The results are nice. Calligraphy switches have a clean, loud, full, and clacky sound profile. These switches don't have any ticking or spring noise, not even a bit. Factory lubing is on point which makes them super smooth. Furthermore, they come with a satisfying scratchy and grainy feeling. They probably have the best non-Cherry scratch there is. Even better than Kailh BCP which was known for having the pleasing scratchy feeling – Unikeys. |
