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Compare Gateron EF Grayish Tactile vs HMX Retro J Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron EF Grayish Tactile and HMX Retro J 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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Gateron EF Grayish Tactile
78
HMX Retro J Tactile - 10 pack

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  • Released in 2024
  • 59g actuation force
  • 69g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.4mm total travel
  • Nylon bottom housing
  • Thocky, Deep, sound profile
  • Double-Stage spring
  • Double stage spring
  • Released in 2025
  • 36g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • 2.5mm pre-travel
  • 3mm total travel
  • PA66, Nylon bottom housing
  • Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile
  • Long spring

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:81.1
  • Materials:75.6
  • Finish:84.8

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:78.3
  • Materials:72.2
  • Finish:83.8
Name
Gateron EF Grayish Tactile
Name
HMX Retro J Tactile
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch type
Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
59g
Actuation force
36g
Bottom out force
69g
Bottom out force
55g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2.5mm
Total travel
3.4mm
Total travel
3mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
PA66, Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Thocky
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring type
Long
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
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Weight
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