The HMX Toast and HMX Macchiato V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 Nylon top housing, 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring, however, they come with different bottom housing (P4 (25% fiberglass) vs P2 Nylon), stem material (H2 (POM+PTFE) vs POK), stem shape (standard (spherical stem tip) vs standard), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Toast is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P4 (25% fiberglass) bottom housing, and H2 (POM+PTFE) stem (standard (spherical stem tip) shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Rena Lab. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Macchiato V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P2 Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Toast | HMX Macchiato V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | P4 (25% fiberglass) | P2 Nylon |
| Stem material | H2 (POM+PTFE) | POK |
| Stem shape | standard (spherical stem tip) | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | 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. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. |
| Designer | Rena Lab | YG |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Toast is much more widely available, but the HMX Macchiato V2 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!
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Isn't this the cutest switch you have seen? The adorable light diffuser was designed by Rena Lab and custom-made by HMX. It is recommended to use a transparent keycap set with these switches, as you will see these little toasts shine up one by one on your keyboard – Unikeys. | It is the upgraded successor to the popular HMX Macchiato V1, combining a smooth, slightly scratchy, and textured typing feel with a clean, clacky, and poppy sound profile. Built with HMX’s latest L3 mold, the Macchiato V2 delivers improved smoothness (compared to Macchiato V1), tighter tolerances, and minimal stem wobble for a more refined typing experience. The Macchiato V2 uses a carefully selected material combination to maintain the signature sound profile of the original. POK stem: Smooth and textured feeling with a slightly lower-pitched tone that reduces harshness. PA12 top housing: Enhances overall smoothness and typing consistency. Slightly reduce the scratchy feeling that the POK stem creates. P2 bottom housing (Nylon blend with fiberglass): Produces a lively clacky sound with satisfying poppy resonance. Together, these materials create a smooth, responsive, and balanced typing experience without sounding overly sharp or loud. The biggest upgrade in the Macchiato V2 is HMX’s newest L3 mold design, significantly improving switch smoothness while maintaining excellent stability and minimal stem wobble. Perfect for custom mechanical keyboard builds, the HMX Macchiato V2 linear switch offers refined acoustics, upgraded smoothness, and a premium clacky linear feel straight out of the box – Unikeys. |
