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.
Sound Profile: Clacky, Poppy, and Balanced
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.
Upgraded HMX L3 Molds
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.
Specs:
1 quantity = 10 switches
Switch Type
Linear
Designer
YG
Mold
New (L3)
Manufacturer
HMX
Stem material
POK
Top Housing
PA12
Bottom Housing
P2
Operating Force
37±2g/42±2g/50±2g
Bottom-out Force
42±2g/50±2g/57±2g
Pre-travel
2.0mm
Total Travel
3.8±0.2mm
Spring
22mm KOS single-stage extended
Factory Lubed
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.
Who It's For
The HMX Macchiato V2 linear switch is for custom keyboard enthusiasts who enjoy a nice and clacky but not too loud nor high pitched switch. Overall, it's great for any typing duties.
The three spring weights are perfect for you whether you like light or heavy switches
Sound Profile
Clacky
Poppy
All products are inspected and videotaped by our QA staff before shipping out. If any items arrive damaged, we will help you replace them right away!