Compare HMX Bad Sweetheart Linear vs Firecracker Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Bad Sweetheart Linear and HMX Firecracker Tactile 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	Linear actuation type 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing UPE stem 5-Pin-pin mount , Thocky, Deep sound profile	Tactile actuation type 47g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 2.5mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon, PA66 top housing Nylon, PA66, POK stem 3-Pin-pin mount Muted, High-Pitched, Clacky, Deep, Poppy sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:90.2 Materials:90.4 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:88.5 Materials:88.0 Finish:84.8
Name	Name HMX Bad Sweetheart Linear	Name HMX Firecracker Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 47g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 58g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2.5mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	Total travel 3.5mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 3-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material UPE	Stem Material Nylon, PA66, POK
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
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 -