Compare HMX Blush Charm SP HE Linear vs Retro C Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Blush Charm SP HE Linear and HMX Retro C 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 36g actuation force 46g bottom-out force 1.6mm pre-travel 3.35mm total travel Thocky, Clacky, Muted, Creamy, Deep, High-Pitched, Poppy sound profile 20mm spring Steel spring material Magnetic Hall effect	Released in 2025 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon, PA66, GF bottom housing Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile Long spring
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:83.1 Materials:79.6 Finish:86.8	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:78.8 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Blush Charm SP HE Linear	Name HMX Retro C Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
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 36g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 46g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.6mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.35mm	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 PC	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66, GF
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type Long
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length -
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material -
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 1g	Weight 0.38g