The Zuoce Litchi Milk and HMX Hydra switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , 50 g bottom-out force, - mm , however, they come with different top housing (modified POM vs PC), bottom housing (Nylon vs P2), spring (22 mm double-stage vs 22 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (40 g vs 42 g), pre-travel (1.50 mm vs 2.30 mm), total travel (3.20 mm vs 3.10 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Zuoce Litchi Milk is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with modified POM top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.50mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. These switches come in boxes of 30. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Zuoce. Manufactured by Grain Gold. | The HMX Hydra is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Zuoce Litchi Milk | HMX Hydra |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | P2 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 40 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.50 mm | 2.30 mm |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | 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. |
| Designer | Zuoce | HMX |
| Manufacturer | Grain Gold | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Zuoce Litchi Milk is not available at the moment, while the HMX Hydra can be found in 4 stores.
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Comments on Zuoce Litchi Milk switches | Comments on HMX Hydra switches |
The Litchi Milks aren't like Holy Pandas or Green Jackets. They're actually not like any other tactile I have used before. They have mid-high range tactility. The sound is very deep especially on a spacebar, with highly energetic feeling on actuation. They almost fizz under your fingers. The tactile event is very noticeable, but not overwhelming, short and round. They sound really nice. Gentler than the Wuque Browns, crisper than the cookies and cream. I was surprised at just how clean the sound profile was. There is no need to lubricate these by hand – Thocc Exchange. | The HMX Hydra tactile switch is designed by XLLAB and features a big almost D-shaped tactile bump similar to Retro J. It is an attempt to replicate the classic Gateron Type R's D-shaped bump, but with a touch of the signature HMX clacky sound profile and fantastic stem wobble control. Thanks to the P2 bottom housing, the Hydra switches are one of the clackiest HMX tactile switches so far – Unikeys. |
