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Compare HMX Aperol Linear vs Black Cat Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Aperol Linear and HMX Black Cat 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.

81
HMX Aperol Linear 10 Stück
80
HMX Black Cat Tactile

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  • Released in 2025
  • Linear actuation type
  • 48g actuation force
  • 53g bottom-out force
  • 1.2mm pre-travel
  • 3.3mm total travel
  • Nylon, PA66, GF bottom housing
  • Clacky, Thocky sound profile
  • Released in 2026
  • Tactile actuation type
  • 35g actuation force
  • 52g bottom-out force
  • 2.5mm pre-travel
  • 3mm total travel
  • Nylon, GF bottom housing
  • High-Pitched, Clacky, sound profile

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:81.2
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:80.0
  • Materials:72.2
  • Finish:83.8
Name
HMX Aperol Linear
Name
HMX Black Cat Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
48g
Actuation force
35g
Bottom out force
53g
Bottom out force
52g
Pre travel
1.2mm
Pre travel
2.5mm
Total travel
3.3mm
Total travel
3mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA12
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, PA66, GF
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, GF
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Clacky
Sound profile
High-Pitched
Spring type
Standard, Long
Spring type
Standard, Long
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
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Weight
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