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The HMX Hydra and MMD Holy Panda V3 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (P2 vs Nylon), spring (22 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 20.4 mm extended), actuation (42 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (2.30 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (3.10 mm vs 3.20 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Hydra is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. | The MMD Holy Panda V3 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20.4 mm extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by MMD. |
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| Name | HMX Hydra | MMD Holy Panda V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | P2 | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 20.4 mm extended |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 42 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.30 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.10 mm | 3.20 mm |
| Lube | 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. | Factory lubing? Yes! Factory lubed using 205g0. |
| Designer | HMX | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | MMD |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Hydra is much more widely available, but the MMD Holy Panda V3 is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Hydra and MMD Holy Panda V3 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 Hydra tactile switch is designed by XLLAB and features a big almost D-shaped tactile bump similar to Retro J. It is an attempt to replicate the classic Gateron Type R's D-shaped bump, but with a touch of the signature HMX clacky sound profile and fantastic stem wobble control. Thanks to the P2 bottom housing, the Hydra switches are one of the clackiest HMX tactile switches so far – Unikeys. | When compared to the Drop Holy Panda switches, the MMD Holy Panda V3 switches are improved in the following aspects: 1. They are factory lubed using 205g0. 2. They have an improved switch pin structure for more precise actuation. 3. MMD adjusted the top housing materials to make them smoother. They come with a snappy tactility and crispy bottom-out which make them a great tactile switch. They are worth a try if you like holy-panda-like switches – Unikeys. |
