Compare HMX Canglan V3 Linear vs x 80 Retros KD400 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Canglan V3 Linear and HMX x 80 Retros KD400 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 2024 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel Nylon, PA66, UPE bottom housing UPE, Nylon, PA66 stem , Deep, Clacky, Muted sound profile 20mm spring	Released in 2026 57g actuation force 63g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel POM stem Clacky, Deep sound profile 22mm spring Stainless Steel spring material Long pole design
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:89.1 Materials:90.4 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.3 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Canglan V3 Linear	Name HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
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 45g	Actuation force 57g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 63g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	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, PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66, UPE	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material UPE, Nylon, PA66	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	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 10g	Weight -
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Stainless Steel