HMX YG Macchiato switch
The HMX YG Macchiato is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX YG Macchiato switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX YG Macchiato 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIYKEY | CN | 0.32 USD / 1 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| Zkeebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.37 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 USD | buy | |
| Delta Key Co. | FR | 3.09 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.31 USD | sold out | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 4.75 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 3.42 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | sold out | |
| Qwertykey | RO | 0.39 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.39 USD | sold out | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.14 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | sold out | |
| DiviniKey | US | 8.10 USD / 18 pcs | 0.45 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 YG Macchiato data sheet
| Name | HMX YG Macchiato |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon |
| Stem | POK standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX YG Macchiato switches
Coffee themed color, smooth and linear feedback, "Total Travel: 4.0mm (3.8mm in real life)".
HMX Macchiato is designed by YG Studio for enthusiasts who enjoy a full-travel distance switch and desire a pole bottom-out stem. Utilizing housing and stem materials for a smooth and deep sounding typing experience – DiviniKey.
HMX YG Macchiato alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX YG Macchiato, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | Akko Mirror linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | HMX Macchiato V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/P2 Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Bad Sweetheart linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/T5, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream linear, 5-pin, KTT/POK/POK, 43/48gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 43/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Twilight linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Swift V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA30/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Jelly linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). The 42g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX YG Macchiato.