Compare HMX Flying Squirrel Silent Linear vs Purple Dawn Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Flying Squirrel Silent Linear and HMX Purple Dawn 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 45g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 3.65mm total travel Nylon bottom housing POM stem Muted sound profile Standard spring Silent operation	Released in 2025 62.5g bottom-out force 3.9mm total travel UPE stem Thocky, Clacky sound profile Long spring Long pole design
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:79.1 Materials:76.8 Finish:84.3	Compared with linear switches Overall / Value:90.5 Materials:90.7 Finish:86.6
Name	Name HMX Flying Squirrel Silent Linear	Name HMX Purple Dawn Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force -
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 52g	Bottom out force 62.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.65mm	Total travel 3.9mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PA12	Top Housing Material PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Long
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 -