Compare Gateron Moonlight HE Linear vs Silent Brown Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Moonlight HE Linear and Gateron Silent Brown 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 2025 Linear actuation type 35g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel 20mm spring Magnetic Hall effect	Released in 2023 Tactile actuation type 55g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Muted sound profile Silent operation
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:73.2 Materials:79.6 Finish:57.1	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:70.9 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5
Name	Name Gateron Moonlight HE Linear	Name Gateron Silent Brown Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 35g	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 4mm
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, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless 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 -	Weight -