HMX Macchiato V2 switch
The HMX Macchiato V2 is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P2 Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Macchiato V2 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Macchiato 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 | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| 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 Macchiato V2 data sheet
| Name | HMX Macchiato V2 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | P2 Nylon |
| Stem | POK standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. |
| Designer | YG |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
HMX Macchiato V2 sound test
Comments on HMX Macchiato V2 switches
It is the upgraded successor to the popular HMX Macchiato V1, combining a smooth, slightly scratchy, and textured typing feel with a clean, clacky, and poppy sound profile. Built with HMX’s latest L3 mold, the Macchiato V2 delivers improved smoothness (compared to Macchiato V1), tighter tolerances, and minimal stem wobble for a more refined typing experience. The Macchiato V2 uses a carefully selected material combination to maintain the signature sound profile of the original. POK stem: Smooth and textured feeling with a slightly lower-pitched tone that reduces harshness. PA12 top housing: Enhances overall smoothness and typing consistency. Slightly reduce the scratchy feeling that the POK stem creates. P2 bottom housing (Nylon blend with fiberglass): Produces a lively clacky sound with satisfying poppy resonance. Together, these materials create a smooth, responsive, and balanced typing experience without sounding overly sharp or loud. The biggest upgrade in the Macchiato V2 is HMX’s newest L3 mold design, significantly improving switch smoothness while maintaining excellent stability and minimal stem wobble. Perfect for custom mechanical keyboard builds, the HMX Macchiato V2 linear switch offers refined acoustics, upgraded smoothness, and a premium clacky linear feel straight out of the box – Unikeys.
HMX Macchiato V2 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Macchiato 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | HMX YG Macchiato linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Ash linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POK, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream linear, 5-pin, KTT/POK/POK, 43/48gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Dirty Pink linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/H2, 50/57gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Bad Sweetheart linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/T5, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/KT2, 40/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Akko Mirror linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | 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% | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing linear, 5-pin, PC/POM/POM, 38/50gF, 1.6/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 Nylon top housing, P2 Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). The 42g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Macchiato V2.