HMX Latte switch
The HMX Latte is a linear mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Latte switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Labs | US | 8.10 USD / 18 pcs | 0.45 USD | 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 Latte data sheet
| Name | HMX Latte |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | |
| Bottom housing | |
| Stem | standard |
| Spring | |
| Actuation | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Latte switches
Latte switches were created by HMX to produce a satisfying, creamy typing sound. They are linear switches, meaning they have a smooth travel from top to bottom, which is ideal for long typing sessions. The added factory lube gives it smoothness and further sound dampening – Kinetic Labs.
HMX Latte alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | HMX Butter linear, 5-pin, //, 0/63.5gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Novelkeys Cream+ linear, 5-pin, //, 50/63.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | G Square Beatrice linear, 5-pin, //, 50/58gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron White G Pro 3.0 linear, 5-pin, //, 38/45gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keygeek Blue Cheese V1 linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/L4 (POM), 0/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/L4 (POM), 0/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron KS-3 Milky Black linear, 5-pin, //, 60/70gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | JWK Ultimate Black linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/58.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Gateron Cap V2 Milky Yellow linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 0/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Keygeek Cheese V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon N3 (fibreglass-reinforced)/M4, 0/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | HMX DuckDuck (Sunset Gleam) linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/LY, 0/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The actuation occuring at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Latte.