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

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

88
Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile  10 Stück
79
HMX Hydra Tactile  10 Stück

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  • 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
  • 50g actuation force
  • 58g bottom-out force
  • 2.3mm pre-travel
  • 3.1mm total travel
  • Clacky sound profile
  • Standard spring
  • Steel spring material

Compared with heavy tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:87.6
  • Materials:86.3
  • Finish:87.8

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:79.4
  • Materials:75.4
  • Finish:84.8
Name
Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile
Name
HMX Hydra Tactile
Release year
2026
Release year
2026
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
3.1mm
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
-
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
-
Spring material
-
Spring material
Steel
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