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Compare Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile vs HMX Sandstorm Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile and HMX Sandstorm 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.

-18% off
88
Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile  10 Stück
79
HMX Sandstorm, Tactile 10 pack

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  • Released in 2026
  • 60g actuation force
  • 68g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.4mm total travel
  • POM bottom housing
  • Muted sound profile
  • Double-Stage spring
  • Double stage spring
  • Released in 2025
  • 50g actuation force
  • 58g bottom-out force
  • 2.3mm pre-travel
  • 3.2mm total travel
  • PA66, Nylon bottom housing
  • Clacky, , Thocky sound profile
  • Standard spring

Compared with heavy tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:88.0
  • Materials:86.3
  • Finish:87.8

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:79.1
  • Materials:75.6
  • Finish:84.8
Name
Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile
Name
HMX Sandstorm Tactile
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch type
Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
60g
Actuation force
50g
Bottom out force
68g
Bottom out force
58g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2.3mm
Total travel
3.4mm
Total travel
3.2mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
POM
Bottom Housing Material
PA66, Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring type
Standard
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
50g
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