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The Huano Caramel Latte V2 and HMX Lunar Stone switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs POM), bottom housing (PA66 + 30% fiberglass vs POM), spring (22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel vs KOS single-stage extended). That said, they are very 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 Huano Caramel Latte V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, PA66 + 30% fiberglass bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Huano. | The HMX Lunar Stone is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. When buying 90 or more Lunar Stone switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Huano Caramel Latte V2 | HMX Lunar Stone |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | POM |
| Bottom housing | PA66 + 30% fiberglass | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Huano | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Lunar Stone is not available at the moment, while the Huano Caramel Latte V2 can be found in 4 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!
Huano Caramel Latte V2 sound test | HMX Lunar Stone sound test |
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The new Huano Caramel Latte switches have been manufactured with the latest molds to improve tolerances and precision, V2 also comes with an LED diffuser. The special spherical pole of the stem provides the characteristics of a long pole switch but with a slightly smoother bottom-out – MonacoKeys. | The HMX Lunar Stone linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand-new full POM housing mold. It is the first full POM HMX switch. As the first full POM HMX switch, we expected it to sound and feel a bit different from other HMX switches in the market. They have proven to be quite unique; They sound fuller and thockier than most HMX switches yet still come with the bassy bottom-out sound. The travel feels very smooth yet there is audible scratch since that's what most people love about full POM switches – Unikeys. |
