Compare HMX Flying Squirrel Silent Linear vs K01 Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Flying Squirrel Silent Linear and HMX K01 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 2026 Linear actuation type 52g bottom-out force 3.65mm total travel PA12 top housing Muted sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2025 Tactile actuation type 57g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel Nylon top housing Clacky sound profile Long pole design
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:79.1 Materials:76.8 Finish:84.3	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:78.5 Materials:75.4 Finish:84.8
Name	Name HMX Flying Squirrel Silent Linear	Name HMX K01 Tactile
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 52g	Bottom out force 57g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.65mm	Total travel 3.8mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PA12	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 22mm	Spring length 22mm
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 -	Weight -