Compare HMX Aperol Linear vs x 80 Retros KD400 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Aperol Linear and HMX x 80 Retros KD400 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 53g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 3.3mm total travel POM bottom housing Clacky, Thocky sound profile Standard spring	Released in 2026 57g actuation force 63g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel Deep, Clacky sound profile
Name	Name HMX Aperol Linear	Name HMX x 80 Retros KD400 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 53g	Actuation force 57g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 63g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 1.2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.3mm	Total travel 3.5mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material POM	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type Standard	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 -