Compare HMX Blue Star Silent Tactile vs Retro J Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Blue Star Silent Tactile and HMX Retro J 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	Released in 2026 35g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 3.65mm total travel Thocky, Muted sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2025 36g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 3mm total travel Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile Standard, Multi-Stage spring
Name	Name HMX Blue Star Silent Tactile	Name HMX Retro J Tactile
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 35g	Actuation force 36g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.5mm	Pre travel 2.5mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.65mm	Total travel 3mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	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 -