Compare Gateron Lemon Seabreeze Linear vs HMX Crystal HE Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Lemon Seabreeze Linear and HMX Crystal HE 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 2025 45g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.6mm total travel Nylon bottom housing Clacky, sound profile Long pole design Factory lubed	Released in 2026 42.8g actuation force 42.8g bottom-out force 3.3mm pre-travel 3.3mm total travel Nylon, PA66, GF bottom housing Muted sound profile Magnetic Hall effect
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.2 Materials:76.6 Finish:83.9	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:74.3 Materials:79.6 Finish:57.1
Name	Name Gateron Lemon Seabreeze Linear	Name HMX Crystal HE Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	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 45g	Actuation force 42.8g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 60g	Bottom out force 42.8g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 3.3mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 3.3mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66, GF
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material Steel
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 2g	Weight 3.5g