Compare Cherry MX Nixie Linear vs Newmen Starry Sky Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Nixie Linear and Newmen Starry Sky 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 2024 60g actuation force 2mm pre-travel Nylon top housing	Released in 2022 40g actuation force 1.9mm pre-travel 4mm total travel
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:71.8 Materials:76.9 Finish:59.2	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:69.7 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.3
Name	Name Cherry MX Nixie Linear	Name Newmen Starry Sky Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2022
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 60g	Actuation force 40g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.9mm
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
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 -