Compare Gateron X Apollo HE Linear vs HMX Cosmic Purple Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron X Apollo HE Linear and HMX Cosmic Purple 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 35g actuation force 3.1mm total travel Magnetic Hall effect	Released in 2026 45g actuation force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Muted sound profile
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:68.8 Materials:60.8 Finish:86.8	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:65.6 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Gateron X Apollo HE Linear	Name HMX Cosmic Purple 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 35g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.1mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 3-Pin	Pins 3-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
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 -