Compare HMX Dirty Pink Linear vs Retro T Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Dirty Pink Linear and HMX Retro T 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 50g actuation force 57g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing Deep, Creamy, Thocky, Muted, High-Pitched sound profile Standard, Long spring Stainless Steel spring material Long pole design	Released in 2025 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel Nylon, PA66 top housing , Deep sound profile Long spring
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:80.2 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:78.8 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Dirty Pink Linear	Name HMX Retro T 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 50g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 57g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	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, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Deep	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard, Long	Spring type Long
Spring length	Spring length 22mm	Spring length 22mm
Spring material	Spring material Stainless 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 45g	Weight -