HMX Caramel Pudding switch
The HMX Caramel Pudding is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy HMX Caramel Pudding switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Caramel Pudding switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.80 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 60 JPY | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 2.60 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 42 JPY | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.85 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 46 JPY | sold out | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 28.22 GBP / 90 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 67 JPY | sold out | |
| DIYKEY | CN | 0.41 USD / 1 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 66 JPY | sold out |
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!
HMX Caramel Pudding data sheet
| Name | HMX Caramel Pudding |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Stem | modified UPE standard |
| Spring | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Caramel Pudding 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.
HMX Caramel Pudding alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Caramel Pudding, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Hibiscus linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T3, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Pine Moon linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T2, 43/50gF, 1.0/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Keylist Kitty linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/HPE, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/UPE, 55/62.5gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX YG Macchiato linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek Keylin linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/U4 (UPE), 38/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek Guns N Roses linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/L4 (POM with a sprinkle of undisclosed metal powder), 45/52gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Caramel Pudding.