The HMX Toast and HMX Sogurt V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 Nylon top housing, however, they come with different bottom housing (P4 (25% fiberglass) vs P5 (PA66 +30% fiber glass)), stem material (H2 (POM+PTFE) vs LY), stem shape (standard (spherical stem tip) vs standard), spring (22 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 20 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (45 g vs 37 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are very 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 Sogurt V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P5 (PA66 +30% fiber glass) bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Key of life. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Toast | HMX Sogurt V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | P4 (25% fiberglass) | P5 (PA66 +30% fiber glass) |
| Stem material | H2 (POM+PTFE) | LY |
| Stem shape | standard (spherical stem tip) | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 20 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 45 g | 37 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 45 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 | Key of life |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Sogurt V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Toast can be found in multiple stores.
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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. | The HMX Sogurt V2 linear switch is the successor to the super popular Sogurt switches which is known for it's full clacky sound, great factory lube, and smooth travel. Compared to the V1, Sogurt V2 comes with the following changes and improvements: 1. The overall sound profile is fuller and poppier thanks to the thickened bottom housing. 2. They feel even smoother than V1 because of the PA12 top housing. 3. New L3 mold delivering great tolerance, minimal stem wobble. 4. Improved factory lubing which is very precise – Unikeys. |
