The HMX Jelly and HMX Cream Latte switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, T2 stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA4 vs P5), actuation (42 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 53 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.50 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 Jelly is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA4 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | 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. |
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| Name | HMX Jelly | HMX Cream Latte |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA4 | P5 |
| Stem material | T2 | T2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
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 HMX Jelly 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 Jelly sound test | HMX Cream Latte sound test |
No HMX Jelly sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Jelly switches | Comments on HMX Cream Latte switches |
HMX Jelly switches are linear switches with three different materials for top housing, bottom housing, and stem for an uncharacteristically deep sound profile for HMX – Divinikey. Another switch by HMX, linear switch - top and bottom housing is Nylon, the mounting type is PCB (5-Pin). "Low-pitched creamy" sound that has a lot of bass to give you a satisfying sound in your mechanical keyboard – CandyKeys. | 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. |
