Compare HMX Aperol Linear vs Dirty Pink Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Aperol Linear and HMX Dirty Pink 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 Nylon, PA66, GF bottom housing Clacky, Thocky sound profile	Released in 2026 50g actuation force 57g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.6mm total travel Nylon, PA66 bottom housing Deep, Creamy, Thocky, Muted, High-Pitched sound profile Stainless Steel spring material
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:81.2 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:80.2 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Aperol Linear	Name HMX Dirty Pink 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 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 57g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.3mm	Total travel 3.6mm
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
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
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 45g
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Stainless Steel