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Compare HMX Sandstorm Tactile vs Valerian Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Sandstorm 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.

79
HMX Sandstorm, Tactile 10 pack
88
HMX Valerian Tactile

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  • Released in 2025
  • 50g actuation force
  • 58g bottom-out force
  • 2.3mm pre-travel
  • 3.2mm total travel
  • PC top housing
  • PA66, Nylon bottom housing
  • Clacky, , Thocky sound profile
  • Long pole design
  • Released in 2026
  • 48g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.4mm total travel
  • POM top housing
  • Nylon bottom housing

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:79.1
  • Materials:75.6
  • Finish:84.8

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:87.6
  • Materials:88.0
  • Finish:84.8
Name
HMX Sandstorm Tactile
Name
HMX Valerian Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch type
Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
50g
Actuation force
48g
Bottom out force
58g
Bottom out force
55g
Pre travel
2.3mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.2mm
Total travel
3.4mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
POM
Bottom Housing Material
PA66, Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Clacky
Sound profile
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Spring type
Standard
Spring type
Standard
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
50g
Weight
48g
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