Compare Durock Ice King Tactile vs HMX Black Cat Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Durock Ice King Tactile and HMX Black Cat 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	Released in 2024 58g actuation force 68g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon stem Thocky sound profile Progressive spring	Released in 2026 45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 2.5mm pre-travel 3mm total travel POM stem High-Pitched, Clacky sound profile Standard spring
Name	Name Durock Ice King Tactile	Name HMX Black Cat Tactile
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 58g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 68g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2.5mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 3mm
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 Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material Nylon	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	Sound profile High-Pitched
Spring type	Spring type Progressive	Spring type Standard
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 10g	Weight -