The HMX Caramel Pudding V2 and Kailh Cocoa switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 Nylon vs POM), bottom housing (P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) vs PA66 (thickened injection-molded)), stem material (H1 blend vs POM (DuPont)), spring (22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS vs stainless steel), actuation (37 g vs 45 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.60 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 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. Bottom-out is at 3.70mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Lucky Pudding Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The Kailh Cocoa is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PA66 (thickened injection-molded) bottom housing, and POM (DuPont) stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | HMX Caramel Pudding V2 | Kailh Cocoa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | POM |
| Bottom housing | P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) | PA66 (thickened injection-molded) |
| Stem material | H1 blend | POM (DuPont) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 37 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Dry pole & base | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Lucky Pudding Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the HMX Caramel Pudding V2 and Kailh Cocoa switches is exactly the same:
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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. | Kailh Cocoa Switches is featured in the popular WOBKEY Rainy75 Keyboard Pro and Crush 80 Pro series. It has a long pole stem with a POM top housing material and a PA66 bottom housing material. The Kailh Cocoa has a full body sound that harmonizes a high-pitched clack and a mid-toned creamy sound profile – Lume Keebs. |
