Compare HMX Black Cat Tactile vs Cola Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Black Cat Tactile and HMX Cola 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	Tactile actuation type 35g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 2.5mm pre-travel 3mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing Nylon, GF bottom housing High-Pitched, Clacky, sound profile Standard, Long spring Long pole design	Linear actuation type 42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon, PA66 top housing Nylon, PA66 bottom housing Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile Standard spring
Score	Compared with light tactile switches Overall / Value:79.4 Materials:71.4 Finish:83.4	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:80.7 Materials:76.7 Finish:84.2
Name	Name HMX Black Cat Tactile	Name HMX Cola Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 35g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 52g	Bottom out force 48g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.5mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 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, PA12	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, GF	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile High-Pitched	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard, Long	Spring type Standard
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 42g