The HMX Cream Latte and UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, KOS single-stage extended spring, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (P5 vs PA-2), stem material (T2 vs POM), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.50 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 HMX Cream Latte is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P5 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | The UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Cream Latte | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P5 | PA-2 |
| Stem material | T2 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
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HMX Cream Latte sound test | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush sound test |
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Comments on HMX Cream Latte switches | Comments on UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush switches |
The HMX Cream Latte linear switch comes with a T2 stem, PA12 top housing, and a very well received P5 bottom housing. The PA12 top housing ensures extreme smoothness and a subtle top out sound. The P5 bottom housing comes with extra fiberglass to brighten up the overall sound signature. The sound profile of the Cream Latte switches lean toward the thocky and poppy side thanks to the materials – Unikeys. | Unikeys Sugar Rush is Unikeys' second in-house designed switch collaboration with HMX. These were manufactured using HMX's newest mold sets. Sugar Rush switches have the PA-2 bottom housing which is the same as the Cheese switches, and with the help of the new mold design, they are loud, full, and straight through-the-roof clacky – Unikeys. |
