HMX Caramel Pudding | Linear Switch Review

Overview

The HMX Caramel Pudding was made with the goal in mind to make them have a deep sound profile. The HMX Caramel Pudding produce a relatively deeper and creamier sound than other HMX switches, while still having the consistent buttery smoothness and comfort that HMX switches are known for.

Product Details

HMX Caramel Pudding Linear Switch

• Switch Type: Linear
• Top Housing Material:PA12
• Bottom Housing Material: PA66
• Stem Material: Modified UPE
• Spring: Single Stage Spring
• Actuation Force: 45±5g
• Bottom Out Force: 52±5g
• Mount: 5 pin
• Pre Travel: 2.0±0.3mm
• Total Travel:  3.6±0.3mm
• Factory Lube: Yes

The HMX Caramel Pudding uses a modified UPE stem material that is relatively new to HMX switches.

Switch Sound

The HMX Caramel Pudding produce a deeper pitch in comparison to other HMX switches. But in comparison to other switches, the HMX Caramel Pudding still resides on the mid to high pitch range for sound profile. 

The bottom out of the HMX Caramel Pudding creates a solid mid pitch range, while the top out of the HMX Caramel Pudding makes a softer poppy sound profile on the higher pitch range. With these subtle difference in the top and bottom out, the HMX Caramel Pudding creates a slight mid tone during normal typing by combining the thick and creamy bottom out sound with the bright and poppy top out sound. 

Here are some sound tests of the HMX Caramel Pudding:

Switch Feel

The HMX Caramel Pudding is consistent with other HMX switches. The HMX Caramel Pudding are smooth, have almost no stem wobble, and have a solid bottom out with a softer top out. 

The HMX Caramel Pudding, with a 52g bottom out force, are relatively heavier to press than other HMX switches. But in comparison to other switches the HMX Caramel Pudding are on the lighter to medium heaviness which makes them comfortable to type on with little to no fatiguing.  

Things to Note

Like other HMX switches, the HMX Caramel Pudding fit slightly looser on the plate and the PCB. The HMX Caramel Pudding might require slightly more attention to detail when trying to fit them flush on the PCB to solder. On the other hand, because the HMX Caramel Pudding and other HMX switches aren't as tightly fitted, they are easier on your hand to pull out for those who enjoy swapping switches.

Comparisons to Other Switches

HMX Caramel Pudding vs HMX Cheese

• Both the HMX Caramel Pudding and the HMX Cheese are made of a PA12 top housing material.
• HMX Caramel Pudding is made of a PA66 bottom housing material while the HMX Cheese is made of a PA2 bottom housing material. 
• HMX Caramel Pudding is made of a modified UPE stem material while the HMX Cheese is made of a LY stem material. 
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a slightly heavier bottom out at 52g than the HMX Cheese at 46g.
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a similar travel distance at 3.6mm while the HMX Cheese is at 3.5mm.
• HMX Caramel Pudding feels ever so slightly heavier to press than the HMX Cheese due to its heavier spring.

• HMX Caramel Pudding has deeper and thicker pitched tones than the HMX Cheese which has higher and thinner pitched tones.

HMX Caramel Pudding vs HMX Macchiato

• Both the HMX Caramel Pudding and the HMX Macchiato have a PA12 top housing material.
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a PA66 bottom housing material while the HMX Macchiato has a modified nylon bottom housing material. 
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a modified UPE stem while the HMX Macchiato has a POK stem. 
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a 52g bottom out force while the HMX Macchiato has a 50g bottom out force. 
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a shorter travel distance of 3.6mm than the HMX Macchiato with a travel distance of 4.0mm.
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a more solid bottom out than the HMX Macchiato due to its shorter travel distance. 
• HMX Caramel Pudding has a poppier top out sound than the HMX Macchiato possibly due to the HMX Caramel Pudding having a slightly longer spring. 
• HMX Caramel Pudding and HMX Macchiato sound very similar pitch wise, with the HMX Caramel Pudding being almost unnoticeably deeper pitched during normal typing. 
• HMX Macchiato is slightly more muted and softer than the HMX Caramel Pudding.

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