The KTT Vanilla Ice Cream and HMX Caramel Pudding V2 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 Nylon), bottom housing (POK vs P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass)), stem material (POK vs H1 blend), spring (18 mm stainless steel vs 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS), actuation (43 g vs 37 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.70 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 V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) bottom housing, and H1 blend stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Lucky Pudding Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream | HMX Caramel Pudding V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary KTT blend | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | POK | P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) |
| Stem material | POK | H1 blend |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm stainless steel | 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS |
| Actuation | 43 g | 37 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Dry pole & base |
| Designer | KTT | Lucky Pudding Studio |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Caramel Pudding V2 is much more widely available, but the KTT Vanilla Ice Cream 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 V2 force curve |
| No HMX Caramel Pudding V2 force curve available. |
KTT Vanilla Ice Cream sound test | HMX Caramel Pudding V2 sound test |
No KTT Vanilla Ice Cream sound test available. |
Comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches | Comments on HMX Caramel Pudding V2 switches |
No comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches. | The legendary switch crowned by the custom community as the "Ceiling of HMX Deep Thock" has evolved. Designed by Lucky Pudding and crafted by HMX, the Caramel Pudding V2 introduces the world-first "Waffle Stem Tip" architecture. Paired with a hardened H1 stem and a fiberglass-infused P4 base, it annihilates high-pitch clacks to forge an immaculate, deep "Creamy Thock"—without ever feeling mushy. Enhanced by HMX's 3rd-Gen precision factory lube and a bouncy 22 mm extended spring, this is the most addictively buttery, acoustic masterpiece for your endgame board – Diykey. |