Compare 43 Studio Obsidian Long Linear vs Input Gear Alexandrite Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 43 Studio Obsidian Long Linear and Input Gear Alexandrite Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2022 55g actuation force 62g bottom-out force PC, Nylon top housing	Released in 2025 58g actuation force 58g bottom-out force UPE top housing UPE stem Thocky, Deep sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:55.7 Materials:54.8 Finish:52.4	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:80.3 Materials:90.4 Finish:52.4
Name	Name 43 Studio Obsidian Long Linear	Name Input Gear Alexandrite Linear
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 58g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 62g	Bottom out force 58g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel -
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC, Nylon	Top Housing Material UPE
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -