HMX Caramel Pudding V2 switch
The HMX Caramel Pudding V2 is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) bottom housing, and H1 blend stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy HMX Caramel Pudding V2 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Caramel Pudding V2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiviniKey | US | 5.76 USD / 18 pcs | 0.28 EUR | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.29 EUR | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 4.66 SGD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.32 EUR | buy | |
| DIYKEY | CN | 0.41 USD / 1 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 EUR | buy |
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 V2 data sheet
| Name | HMX Caramel Pudding V2 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) |
| Stem | H1 blend standard |
| Spring | 22 mm extended stainless-steel KOS |
| Actuation | 37 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Dry pole & base |
| Designer | Lucky Pudding Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
HMX Caramel Pudding V2 sound test
Comments on HMX Caramel Pudding V2 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.
HMX Caramel Pudding V2 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Caramel Pudding V2, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | HMX Macchiato V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/P2 Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Ash linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POK, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream linear, 5-pin, KTT/POK/POK, 43/48gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Kailh Calligraphy linear, 5-pin, LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)/LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)/MF (melamine formaldehyde), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Unikeys x BSUN Udon linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing linear, 5-pin, PC/POM/POM, 38/50gF, 1.6/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Xinhai (light) linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/Nylon/POM, 37/45gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Dirty Pink linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/H2, 50/57gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/KT2, 40/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keygeek Crepe linear, 5-pin, PC/P4/PBT, 37/45gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 Nylon top housing, P4 (PA66 Nylon + fiberglass) bottom housing, and H1 blend stem (standard). The 37g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Caramel Pudding V2.