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Compare HMX Black Cat Tactile vs Sandstorm Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Black Cat Tactile and HMX Sandstorm 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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HMX Black Cat Tactile
79
HMX Sandstorm, Tactile 10 pack

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  • Released in 2026
  • 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
  • Released in 2025
  • 50g actuation force
  • 58g bottom-out force
  • 2.3mm pre-travel
  • 3.1mm total travel
  • PC top housing
  • PA66, Nylon bottom housing
  • Clacky, sound profile
  • Standard spring

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:79.3
  • Materials:71.4
  • Finish:83.4

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:79.1
  • Materials:75.5
  • Finish:84.8
Name
HMX Black Cat Tactile
Name
HMX Sandstorm Tactile
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch type
Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
35g
Actuation force
50g
Bottom out force
52g
Bottom out force
58g
Pre travel
2.5mm
Pre travel
2.3mm
Total travel
3mm
Total travel
3.1mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA12
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, GF
Bottom Housing Material
PA66, Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
High-Pitched
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Standard, Long
Spring type
Standard
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
50g
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