HMX Cream Latte switch
The HMX Cream Latte is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P5 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Cream Latte switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Cream Latte 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | 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 Cream Latte data sheet
| Name | HMX Cream Latte |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P5 |
| Stem | T2 standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
HMX Cream Latte sound test
Comments on HMX Cream Latte switches
The HMX Cream Latte linear switch comes with a T2 stem, PA12 top housing, and a very well received P5 bottom housing. The PA12 top housing ensures extreme smoothness and a subtle top out sound. The P5 bottom housing comes with extra fiberglass to brighten up the overall sound signature. The sound profile of the Cream Latte switches lean toward the thocky and poppy side thanks to the materials – Unikeys.
HMX Cream Latte alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Cream Latte, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | HMX EVA linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Jelly linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Pine Moon linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T2, 43/50gF, 1.0/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Gulf linear, 5-pin, PC/P5/T2, 50/58gF, 0.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Retro KD200 linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/LY, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek B1 linear, 5-pin, PA12/N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)/M4 strengthened POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Bad Sweetheart linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/T5, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, P5 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Cream Latte.