Compare HMX Ash Linear vs Taro Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Ash Linear and HMX Taro 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 2026 40g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing POK stem Clacky sound profile	Released in 2025 37g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel PC top housing POM, UPE stem Muted sound profile 22mm spring Silent operation
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:89.3 Materials:86.7 Finish:84.2	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:91.2 Materials:91.1 Finish:84.3
Name	Name HMX Ash Linear	Name HMX Taro Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 40g	Actuation force 37g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 48g	Bottom out force 45g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 3.8mm
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 PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POK	Stem Material POM, UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type Long	Spring type Long
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 -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 22mm