Compare Cherry MX Purple Tactile vs MX Petal Light Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Purple Tactile and Cherry MX Petal Light Tactile 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	35g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 5-Pin-pin mount Muted sound profile	30.6g actuation force 45g bottom-out force
Name	Name Cherry MX Purple Tactile	Name Cherry MX Petal Light Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Tactile	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 35g	Actuation force 30.6g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 45g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	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 5g	Weight 45g