NO FOAM BACK-TO-BACK · Neo65 Core Plus · Aluminum Plate · GMK ABS · Elgato Wave:3
HMX Yogurt S vs KAILH Calligraphy R2
Hear HMX Yogurt S vs KAILH Calligraphy R2 back-to-back with standardized zero-foam audio on Neo65. Side-by-side travel distance, housing materials, and sound profile breakdown.
Standardized Zero-Foam Sound Tests
Deck A: HMX Yogurt S Linear Switch Factory Lubed @1:21
High-Pitched / Crisp Clack
Deck B: KAILH Calligraphy R2 Linear Switch Factory Lubed @0:31
Smooth Travel Linear
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Side-by-Side Technical Spec Comparison
| Specification | HMX Yogurt S Linear Switch Factory Lubed | KAILH Calligraphy R2 Linear Switch Factory Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom-out Force & Actuation | 43±2g bottom-out · 37±2g actuation | 55±2g bottom-out · 47±2g actuation |
| Total Travel Distance | 3.5mm | 3.8mm |
| Stem Material | M1 POM | MF Melamine formaldehyde |
| Top & Bottom Housing Materials | Top: PA12 / Bottom: P7 (PA66 with 50% Fiberglass) | Top: LCP Liquid Crystal Polymer (didn't specific which one) / Bottom: LCP Liquid Crystal Polymer (didn't specific which one) |
| Factory Lube Status & Mount | Factory Lubed · 5-Pin | Factory Lubed · 5-Pin |
| Price per 10-Pack (with code shylocutus.com) | $3.25 USD / 10pcs | $4.05 USD / 10pcs |
Matchup Notes
Acoustic & Tactile Feel
HMX Yogurt S delivers a stiff, solid bottom-out impact with immediate kinetic rebound with loud, high-frequency acoustic presence with dense clack resonance, contrasting KAILH Calligraphy R2's smooth linear downstroke with balanced mechanical resistance and classic, medium-pitched clack with grounded acoustic decay.
The Verdict
Pick HMX Yogurt S if you want dense, high-frequency clack resonance and stiff bottom-out feedback. Pick KAILH Calligraphy R2 if you want balanced, consistent linear travel and classic clack tone. Can't decide or want two distinct acoustic profiles for your rotation? Grab the bundle above to test both back-to-back on your own board — code 'shylocutus.com' auto-applies 7% off at checkout.