The HMX Taro Ball and HMX Cream Latte switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 53 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (P2 vs P5), stem material (H2 vs T2), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage extended vs KOS single-stage extended), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 Taro Ball is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P2 bottom housing, and H2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. 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 Taro Ball | HMX Cream Latte |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P2 | P5 |
| Stem material | H2 | T2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | XLLAB | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the HMX Taro Ball and HMX Cream Latte switches is exactly the same:
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The HMX Taro Ball linear switch is XLLAB's newest design. It has an H2 modified UPE stem with a small spherical stem tip. Compared to switches that come with a big spherical stem tip, such as Canglan V3 or Sprite switches, the smaller spherical tip further solidifies the sound signature. The housing is made of PA12 and P2, the same as the Cheese and Sugar Rush switches. They work with the new H2 stem to create a thockier but still very loud bottom-out sound – Unikeys. | 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. |
