The KTT Vanilla Ice Cream and HMX Caramel Pudding switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary KTT blend vs PA12), bottom housing (POK vs PA66), stem material (POK vs modified UPE), spring (18 mm stainless steel vs 22 mm), actuation (43 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are very different. 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 KTT Vanilla Ice Cream is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary KTT blend top housing, POK bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm stainless steel spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KTT. | The HMX Caramel Pudding is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream | HMX Caramel Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary KTT blend | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | POK | PA66 |
| Stem material | POK | modified UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm stainless steel | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 43 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | KTT | - |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KTT Vanilla Ice Cream is much more widely available, but the HMX Caramel 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!
KTT Vanilla Ice Cream force curve | HMX Caramel Pudding force curve |
| No HMX Caramel Pudding force curve available. |
Comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches | Comments on HMX Caramel Pudding switches |
No comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches. | The HMX Caramel Pudding switches feature a unique modified UPE stem. Unlike traditional UPE, this version has been enhanced by HMX to improve its strength and durability, making it less soft and less prone to breaking. Paired with a PA66 bottom housing and PA12 top housing, it offers a deeper sound compared to other HMX switches – SerpentKeys. |
