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The Keygeek Matcha Pudding and HMX Snow Crash switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 vs PA66), stem material (U4+UPE vs POM), actuation (45 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 58 g), total travel (3.60 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 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 Snow Crash is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebscape.Co. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Matcha Pudding | HMX Snow Crash |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA66 |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Newest batch: To prevent a mushy and muted bottom-out, only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing are all dry. |
| Designer | - | Keebscape.Co |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Snow Crash is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Matcha Pudding is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek Matcha Pudding and HMX Snow Crash switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 Snow Crash 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 Snow Crash switch, designed by Keebscape, is the first ever rail bottom-out HMX switch. It has a full 4mm total travel, traditional PA66 housing and POM stem, and an effortless but clean color. Unlike the traditional HMX switches we know of, the Snow Crash switches don't have a super loud and clacky bottom-out sound since they bottom out on stem rails. They still have that extremely tight stem and near-to-zero stem wobble, but they don't suffer from the so-called syringe effect. The reason is that the stem pole does not go deep into the stem hole so less friction and resistance are created. They are super smooth although they are made with more traditional PA66 and POM, and this is all attributed to HMX's precise molding and factory lubrication – Unikeys. |
