Compare 43 Studio Obsidian Long Linear vs MK SWK Catmint Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 43 Studio Obsidian Long Linear and MK SWK Catmint 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 2024 58g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 1.8mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon top housing POK stem 20mm spring Factory lubed
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:55.7 Materials:54.8 Finish:52.4	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:87.9 Materials:87.7 Finish:83.9
Name	Name 43 Studio Obsidian Long Linear	Name MK SWK Catmint Linear
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2024
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 1.8mm
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 3.5mm
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 Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material POK
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
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 58g
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 20mm