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Compare HMX Crystal HE Linear vs SW x Garnet Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Crystal HE Linear and HMX SW x Garnet 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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HMX Crystal Magnetic HE
79
SW x HMX Garnet  Linear

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  • Released in 2026
  • 42.8g actuation force
  • 42.8g bottom-out force
  • 3.3mm pre-travel
  • 3.3mm total travel
  • Nylon, PA66, GF bottom housing
  • Muted sound profile
  • Steel spring material
  • Magnetic Hall effect
  • Released in 2024
  • 45g actuation force
  • 50g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 4mm total travel
  • Nylon, PA66 bottom housing
  • 22mm spring
  • Factory lubed

Compared with magnetic switches

  • Overall / Value:74.3
  • Materials:79.6
  • Finish:57.1

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:79.3
  • Materials:76.6
  • Finish:83.9
Name
HMX Crystal HE Linear
Name
HMX SW x Garnet Linear
Release year
2026
Release year
2024
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
42.8g
Actuation force
45g
Bottom out force
42.8g
Bottom out force
50g
Pre travel
3.3mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.3mm
Total travel
4mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, PA66, GF
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, PA66
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
-
Spring type
-
Spring type
-
Spring material
Steel
Spring material
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
3.5g
Weight
-
Spring length
-
Spring length
22mm
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