Compare Gateron Orchid HE Linear vs HMX Game 1989 Classic Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Orchid HE Linear and HMX Game 1989 Classic 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 30g actuation force 30g bottom-out force 3.5mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel POM top housing POM stem Dust proof Magnetic Hall effect	Released in 2024 45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel PC top housing PBT stem
Name	Name Gateron Orchid HE Linear	Name HMX Game 1989 Classic Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
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 30g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 30g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 3.5mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material POM	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material POM	Bottom Housing Material POM
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material PBT
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard	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 30g	Weight -