Compare HMX Crystal HE Linear vs Keebz N Cables Tonekey Chocolate Ball Bearing Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Crystal HE Linear and Keebz N Cables Tonekey Chocolate Ball Bearing 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 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 Magnetic Hall effect	Released in 2025 38g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 1.6mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel POM bottom housing Creamy, Thocky, Deep sound profile 18mm spring Factory lubed
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:74.3 Materials:79.6 Finish:57.1	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:86.3 Materials:86.8 Finish:84.3
Name	Name HMX Crystal HE Linear	Name Keebz N Cables Tonekey Chocolate Ball Bearing 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 42.8g	Actuation force 38g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 42.8g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 3.3mm	Pre travel 1.6mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.3mm	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 Nylon, PA66, GF	Bottom Housing Material POM
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Creamy
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material Steel
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 3.5g	Weight -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 18mm