Compare Gateron KS 3 Milky Yellow Pro Linear vs HMX Cola Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron KS 3 Milky Yellow Pro Linear and HMX Cola 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 2021 50g actuation force 62g bottom-out force 4mm total travel , Thocky sound profile Stainless Steel, Steel spring material	Released in 2026 42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile 22mm spring
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:83.8 Materials:76.7 Finish:83.9	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:80.7 Materials:76.7 Finish:84.2
Name	Name Gateron KS 3 Milky Yellow Pro Linear	Name HMX Cola Linear
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2026
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 50g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 62g	Bottom out force 48g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	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 Nylon, PA66	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel, Steel	Spring material -
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 42g
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 22mm