The HMX Yogurt V1 53g and KTT Strawberry V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 62 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different bottom housing (P5 (40-45% fiberglass) vs PC), spring (KOS single-stage extended vs gold-plated), actuation (53 g vs 43 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.40 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Yogurt V1 53g is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P5 (40-45% fiberglass) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 53g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. | The KTT Strawberry V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by KTT. |
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| Name | HMX Yogurt V1 53g | KTT Strawberry V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | P5 (40-45% fiberglass) | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended | gold-plated |
| Actuation | 53 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! lightly pre-lubed from factory |
| Designer | XLLAB | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | KTT |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Yogurt V1 53g is available at a single shop at the moment, while the KTT Strawberry V2 can be found in multiple stores.
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XLLAB designed the HMX Yogurt switch, which HMX manufactures using its newest stem and bottom housing mold. The P5 bottom housing Yogurt switches use a modified nylon with 40-45% fiberglass added. It is a new nylon blend from HMX and by far the material with the most fiberglass added. What it does to the switches is make them sound super loud, clacky, and full-sounding. With the help of the new stem and bottom housing mold, Yogurt switches come with smooth keystrokes and minimum stem wobble – Unikeys. | What's new with V2? The biggest change in V2 has been the reduction in the number of runners in the injection molding process. Previously in V1 there were 24 runners. In V2 there are now only 16 runners. For those unfamiliar with injection molding, a runner is a channel cut into the mold that allows for the plastic to flow from the nozzle into each cavity. Decreasing the number of runners and cavities allows for better control and consistency resulting in better tolerances and smoothness. Additionally, new molds are generally smoother than older molds due to pristine internal surfaces – dangkeebs. Recommended for deep sounding, thocky builds – beaverkeys. Strawberry V2's are a sweet premium linear inspired by bright berries. They're composed of a clear top housing, transperant pink bottom housing, and pink POM stem allowing for improved RGB transmittance. Additionally, the switches are lightly pre-lubed with an improved factory lubing technique to ensure they're ready to go as soon as they arrive! – dangkeebs. |
