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Compare HMX Firecracker Tactile vs Retro J Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Firecracker Tactile and HMX Retro J 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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HMX Firecracker Tactile
78
HMX Retro J Tactile

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  • 47g actuation force
  • 58g bottom-out force
  • 3.5mm total travel
  • Nylon, PA66 top housing
  • Nylon bottom housing
  • Nylon, PA66, POK stem
  • 3-Pin-pin mount
  • Muted, High-Pitched, Clacky, Deep, Poppy sound profile
  • Standard, Long spring
  • Long pole design
  • 36g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • 3mm total travel
  • PC top housing
  • Nylon, PA66 bottom housing
  • POM stem
  • 5-Pin-pin mount
  • High-Pitched, Clacky sound profile
  • Long spring

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:88.6
  • Materials:88.0
  • Finish:84.8

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:77.6
  • Materials:71.4
  • Finish:83.4
Name
HMX Firecracker Tactile
Name
HMX Retro J Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2025
Switch type
Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
47g
Actuation force
36g
Bottom out force
58g
Bottom out force
55g
Pre travel
2.5mm
Pre travel
2.5mm
Total travel
3.5mm
Total travel
3mm
Pins
3-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA66
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, PA66
Stem Material
Nylon, PA66, POK
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
High-Pitched
Spring type
Standard, Long
Spring type
Long
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
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Weight
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