The KTT Vanilla Ice Cream and HMX YG Macchiato switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POK stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary KTT blend vs PA12), bottom housing (POK vs modified Nylon), spring (18 mm stainless steel vs 20 mm single-stage extended), actuation (43 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are mostly 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 YG Macchiato is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream | HMX YG Macchiato |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary KTT blend | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | POK | modified Nylon |
| Stem material | POK | POK |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm stainless steel | 20 mm single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 43 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | KTT | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the KTT Vanilla Ice Cream and HMX YG Macchiato switches is exactly the same:
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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 YG Macchiato force curve |
| No HMX YG Macchiato force curve available. |
Comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches | Comments on HMX YG Macchiato switches |
No comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches. | Coffee themed color, smooth and linear feedback, "Total Travel: 4.0mm (3.8mm in real life)". HMX Macchiato is designed by YG Studio for enthusiasts who enjoy a full-travel distance switch and desire a pole bottom-out stem. Utilizing housing and stem materials for a smooth and deep sounding typing experience – DiviniKey. |
