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The HMX Cream Latte and Unikeys x Keygeek Uni switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (P5 vs PA12), stem material (T2 vs U4 UPE), spring (KOS single-stage extended vs 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire)), bottom-out force (53 g vs 52 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.70 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 Keygeek Uni is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX Cream Latte | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P5 | PA12 |
| Stem material | T2 | U4 UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended | 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Cream Latte is not available at the moment, while the Unikeys x Keygeek Uni can be found in 1 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 Cream Latte sound test | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni sound test |
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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. | Finally! Unikeys has a Uni switch. The Uni linear switch was designed in-house by Unikeys and manufactured by Keygeek. The colorway was inspired by the real boss behind the scenes - our fierce toy poodle Uni. The Uni switch is Keygeek's first full PA12 housing linear switch; PA12 housing has an extremely low surface friction coefficient which ensures smooth travel. When paired with a strengthened UPE stem, Uni switch overall sounds loud and deep – Unikeys. |
