Compare HMX Aperol Linear vs Blossom Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Aperol Linear and HMX Blossom 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 48g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.3mm total travel POM stem Clacky, Thocky sound profile Long pole design	Released in 2026 42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.75mm total travel UPE stem Deep, Thocky, Creamy, Clacky sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:81.2 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:89.0 Materials:89.8 Finish:84.3
Name	Name HMX Aperol Linear	Name HMX Blossom 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 48g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 48g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.3mm	Total travel 3.75mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66, GF	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66, GF
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type Standard, Long	Spring type Standard, Long
Spring length	Spring length 22mm	Spring length 22mm
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 -