Compare HMX Butter Silent Tactile vs Valerian Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Butter Silent Tactile and HMX Valerian 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	43g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 2.5mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Nylon, PA66 top housing Nylon, PA66 bottom housing Muted sound profile Silent operation	48g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel POM top housing Nylon bottom housing
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:82.1 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.2	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:87.6 Materials:88.0 Finish:84.8
Name	Name HMX Butter Silent Tactile	Name HMX Valerian Tactile
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2026
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 43g	Actuation force 48g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.5mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	Total travel 3.4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Top Housing Material POM
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard	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 48g