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The HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) and DK Roastery - Iced Latte switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, - g actuation, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (modified PA66 vs PC), stem material (LY vs POM), spring (22 mm vs two-stage gold-plated), bottom-out force (50 g vs 55 g). 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 HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Knock Knock Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The DK Roastery - Iced Latte is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a two-stage gold-plated spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. This switch is lightly scented, and the housing sparkles. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by DK, captain.sterling, Neko Coffee. |
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| Name | HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) | DK Roastery - Iced Latte |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | modified PA66 | PC |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | two-stage gold-plated |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Hand-lubed with 205g0. |
| Designer | Knock Knock Studio | DK, captain.sterling, Neko Coffee |
| Manufacturer | HMX | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the DK Roastery - Iced Latte is not available at the moment, while the HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) can be found in 5 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) and DK Roastery - Iced Latte 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!
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Bottom Housing of DuckDuck is a mix of PA66 and fiberglass. It provides a unique bottom-out sound compared to other switches. It has been renamed from Sunset Gleam to DuckDuck. Designed by Knock Knock Studio. Factory lubed with 205g0 and 105g0. | DK Roastery Iced Latte Switches are a collaboration between DK Roastery, captain.sterling, and Neko Coffee. Each switch features exceptional materials sourced from select regions around the world. They’re each carefully molded to shape, and hand-lubed to perfection to provide well-balanced acoustics, and extremely smooth operation directly from the bag – dangkeebs. |
