The HMX Cthulhu and Keylist Kitty switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (P7 vs PA66), stem material (M1 POM vs HPE), spring (22 mm vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Cthulhu is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P7 bottom housing, and M1 POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by SULAB. Manufactured by HMX. | The Keylist Kitty is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and HPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. With kitty paw light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keylist Studio. Manufactured by Tecsee. |
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| Name | HMX Cthulhu | Keylist Kitty |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | P7 | PA66 |
| Stem material | M1 POM | HPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | SULAB | Keylist Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Tecsee |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keylist Kitty is not available at the moment, while the HMX Cthulhu can be found in 6 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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HMX Cthulhu is here! Designed in collaboration with SULAB for enthusiasts who love loud, sharp, and clacky typing, it delivers an ultra-clacky, bright sound that stands out on any build. Featuring a smooth M1 modified POM stem and a high-fiberglass P7 bottom housing — the highest fibreglass content HMX has used to date – SerpentKeys. | The Kitty linear switch designed by Keylist Studio features a cute kittycat paw light diffuser on the top housing. With transparent keycaps on and RGB underglow, the kittypaws light up and look very adorable. Material-wise, Kitty switches come with an HPE stem and PA66 bottom housing for a thocky and relatively deep sound profile. The HPE stem also ensures each keystroke is smooth and clean – Unikeys. |
