The Keylist Kitty and HMX Cthulhu switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 vs P7), stem material (HPE vs M1 POM), spring (20 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 22 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Keylist Kitty is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and HPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. With kitty paw light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keylist Studio. Manufactured by Tecsee. | The HMX Cthulhu is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P7 bottom housing, and M1 POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by SULAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keylist Kitty | HMX Cthulhu |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | P7 |
| Stem material | HPE | M1 POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Keylist Studio | SULAB |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keylist Kitty is not available at the moment, while the HMX Cthulhu can be found in 6 stores.
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Comments on Keylist Kitty switches | Comments on HMX Cthulhu switches |
The Kitty linear switch designed by Keylist Studio features a cute kittycat paw light diffuser on the top housing. With transparent keycaps on and RGB underglow, the kittypaws light up and look very adorable. Material-wise, Kitty switches come with an HPE stem and PA66 bottom housing for a thocky and relatively deep sound profile. The HPE stem also ensures each keystroke is smooth and clean – Unikeys. | HMX Cthulhu is here! Designed in collaboration with SULAB for enthusiasts who love loud, sharp, and clacky typing, it delivers an ultra-clacky, bright sound that stands out on any build. Featuring a smooth M1 modified POM stem and a high-fiberglass P7 bottom housing — the highest fibreglass content HMX has used to date – SerpentKeys. |
