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.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 50g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 2.3mm pre-travel 3.2mm total travel PC top 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
Name	Name HMX Sandstorm Tactile	Name HMX Valerian Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 50g	Actuation force 48g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.3mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.2mm	Total travel 3.4mm
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 POM
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
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 -