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The HMX Caramel Pudding V2 and XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) vs POM), stem material (H1 blend vs POM), spring (22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS vs 18 mm), actuation (37 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.60 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are very 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 XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 1.60mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Light diffuser, ball bearings in the stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XCJZ. Manufactured by Tonekey. |
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| Name | HMX Caramel Pudding V2 | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) | POM |
| Stem material | H1 blend | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS | 18 mm |
| Actuation | 37 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.60 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Dry pole & base | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Lucky Pudding Studio | XCJZ |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Tonekey |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Caramel Pudding V2 is much more widely available, but the XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Caramel Pudding V2 and XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing sound test |
No XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Caramel Pudding V2 switches | Comments on XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing 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 Chocolate Ball Bearing Switch features a new integrated ball bearing design, with four embedded bearings in the stem that glide along internal grooves in the top and bottom housing, delivering a smoother more consistent linear travel – SerpentKeys. |
