The Keygeek Matcha Pudding and HMX Hades V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs PA12), stem material (U4+UPE vs T5), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 58 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 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. | The HMX Hades V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Matcha Pudding | HMX Hades V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | T5 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | Moyu Studio |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Hades V2 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!
Comments on Keygeek Matcha Pudding switches | Comments on HMX Hades V2 switches |
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. | HMX is renowned for its sound and excellent switch quality. The Hades V2 switch also continues these features, but unlike other HMX switches on the market, the Hades v2 switch uses HMX's latest T5 material stem and is paired with a PA12 housing, making the sound of the Hades v2 switch tend to be thocky – Unikeys. |
