The HMX Crisp and Huano Caramel Latte V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs POK), bottom housing (POM vs PA66 + 30% fiberglass), spring (22 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel), actuation (48 g vs 45 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 Crisp is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WY. Manufactured by HMX. | The Huano Caramel Latte V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, PA66 + 30% fiberglass bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Huano. |
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| Name | HMX Crisp | Huano Caramel Latte V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | POK |
| Bottom housing | POM | PA66 + 30% fiberglass |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 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! |
| Designer | WY | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Huano |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Crisp is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Huano Caramel Latte V2 can be found in multiple 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!
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The HMX Crisp linear switch features HMX's newest stem and housing molds; Its POM stem and PA12 top housing ensures a smooth typing experience while the POM bottom housing creates a clacky and solid overall sound profile. Great news for those who love keyboards that shine, the Crisp switch comes with HMX's newest light diffusers for better RGB performance – Unikeys. | The new Huano Caramel Latte switches have been manufactured with the latest molds to improve tolerances and precision, V2 also comes with an LED diffuser. The special spherical pole of the stem provides the characteristics of a long pole switch but with a slightly smoother bottom-out – MonacoKeys. |
