The Keygeek M1 and HMX Caramel Pudding switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (L4 POM (strengthened) vs PA12), bottom housing (N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) vs PA66), stem material (L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) vs modified UPE), spring (18 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 22 mm), bottom-out force (53 g vs 52 g). 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 Keygeek M1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with L4 POM (strengthened) top housing, N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) bottom housing, and L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Caramel Pudding is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek M1 | HMX Caramel Pudding |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM (strengthened) | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) | PA66 |
| Stem material | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) | modified UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek M1 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Caramel Pudding can be found in multiple stores.
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Keygeek's M1 switch is another unique addition to the Keygeek linear switch family. The reason is that M1 is manufactured using Keygeek's new stem mold, which consists of 7 smaller spheres on the stem tip. Comparing it to other classic stem tip designs that Keygeek has such as waffle stem tip (Y2 switch) or spherical stem tip (Y3 switch), the 7 spheres stem tip comes with a firmer and more solid bottom out feel. Sound wise, the 7 spheres stem tip creates a loud and thocky sound profile for the M1 switches, which is also quite different from the spherical stem tip and waffle stem tip which are designed for a quieter and deeper bottom sound – Unikeys. | The HMX Caramel Pudding switches feature a unique modified UPE stem. Unlike traditional UPE, this version has been enhanced by HMX to improve its strength and durability, making it less soft and less prone to breaking. Paired with a PA66 bottom housing and PA12 top housing, it offers a deeper sound compared to other HMX switches – SerpentKeys. |
