The HMX Toast and Keygeek Matcha Pudding switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature 45 g actuation, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 Nylon vs PA66), bottom housing (P4 (25% fiberglass) vs PA12), stem material (H2 (POM+PTFE) vs U4+UPE), stem shape (standard (spherical stem tip) vs standard), bottom-out force (53 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm). That said, they are not too 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 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 Keygeek Matcha Pudding is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX Toast | Keygeek Matcha Pudding |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | P4 (25% fiberglass) | PA12 |
| Stem material | H2 (POM+PTFE) | U4+UPE |
| Stem shape | standard (spherical stem tip) | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | - |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Rena Lab | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
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 Keygeek Matcha Pudding 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. | Looking for a smooth switch with a rich, refined sound? Keygeek Matcha Pudding offers exactly that. Featuring a UPE stem paired with a PA12 bottom housing, this switch delivers a deep and full sound. The newly polished PA66 top housing helps reduce top-out noise and keeps the overall volume in check. Note: Orders of 90 switches come in Matcha Pudding packaging shown in the product image, while orders of 10 switches are packaged in a bag – LumeKeebs. |
