The HMX Hades V2 and HMX Retro KD200 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 vs P2), stem material (T5 vs LY), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 50 g). 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 Hades V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Retro KD200 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by 80 Retros. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Hades V2 | HMX Retro KD200 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | P2 |
| Stem material | T5 | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mix of 105 and 205. |
| Designer | Moyu Studio | 80 Retros |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Hades V2 is much more widely available, but the HMX Retro KD200 is also available in 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!
Comments on HMX Hades V2 switches | Comments on HMX Retro KD200 switches |
HMX is renowned for its sound and excellent switch quality. The Hades V2 switch also continues these features, but unlike other HMX switches on the market, the Hades v2 switch uses HMX's latest T5 material stem and is paired with a PA12 housing, making the sound of the Hades v2 switch tend to be thocky – Unikeys. | The KD200 is more clacky then the FJ400 and the Game1989 switch from the same series. Compared to other HMX switches, these tend to be a bit more muted. Shipping in a small box in the shape of a film roll container. These are the HMX Film switches, coming in three distinct models: KD200, FJ400, and Game 1989 Classic. KD200 stands out as the most high pitch clacky option among them, utilising HMX's latest stem and bottom housing molds for an enhanced typing experience akin to HMX Cheese switches. All three switches benefit from HMX's updated molds that have fixed the leaf tick and lubing issues – KeebzNCables. |
