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HMX Cream Tea Light Tactile Switch Factory Lubed (10PCS)

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HMX Cream Tea Light Tactile Switch

The HMX Cream Tea Light Tactile Switch is a thocky, light tactile switch built around HMX’s H2 spherical-bottom stem. Unlike conventional flat-bottom tactile stems that create a strong bottom-out impact, its smaller contact area disperses the impact to soften high frequencies and create a fuller, creamier bottom-out sound.

HMX’s latest factory-lubing process finely lubricates the stem’s eight rails, small legs, and the full length of the leaf, so the switches are ready to install and use straight from the box. The PA66 nylon housings deliver a clean, focused return sound, while the light diffuser provides even, soft, non-diffused illumination. The low-glass-fiber content PA66 bottom housing retains the rigidity the housing needs without amplifying cavity resonance or high-frequency noise.

With a 3.9mm bottom-out travel—close to a full 4.0mm stroke—the Cream Tea offers a substantial typing experience. The middle of the stroke has only a gentle tactile confirmation: defined and controlled without feeling abrupt or fatiguing. Smooth rebound makes it well suited to extended typing, office use, and light gaming.

Specs:

1 quantity = 10 switches
Switch Type Light Tactile
Manufacturer HMX
Stem H2 small spherical bottom stem
Top Housing PA66
Bottom Housing PA66
Operating Force 42g / 48g ± 5gf
Bottom-out Force 49g / 53g ± 5gf
Pre-travel 2.0mm ± 0.3mm
Total Travel 3.9mm ± 0.2mm
Spring 22mm single-stage extended KOS fine-wire spring
Factory Lubed Yes! HMX’s latest factory-lubing process lubricates the stem’s eight rails, small legs, and the full length of the leaf.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Penelope ★★★★★

The H2 spherical-bottom stem makes a huge difference—the tactile bump feels much rounder and more satisfying than any flat stem I've tried. They came already lubed from the factory, so I just popped them in and got that creamy, thocky sound right away.

Michael M. ★★★★★

After swapping from flat-bottom stems, the H2 spherical stem really gives a deeper, thockier bottom-out feel. The factory lubing made them smooth right out of the bag with no scratchiness.

Joseph R. ★★★★★

First time trying a light tactile and the thocky sound from these is exactly what I was hoping for. The factory lube seems well applied out of the bag, no scratchiness at all.