Compare HMX Ash Linear vs YG Macchiato Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Ash Linear and HMX YG Macchiato 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, PA66 bottom housing Long spring	Released in 2024 42g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 4mm total travel Nylon bottom housing Standard spring 20mm spring Steel spring material
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:89.4 Materials:86.8 Finish:84.2	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:87.3 Materials:86.8 Finish:84.2
Name	Name HMX Ash Linear	Name HMX YG Macchiato Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
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 40g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 48g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 4mm
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	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POK	Stem Material POK
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Long	Spring type Standard
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 20mm
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Steel