Compare HMX Game 1989 Classic Linear vs Purple Dawn Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Game 1989 Classic 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 2024 45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 4mm total travel PC top housing 5-Pin-pin mount Thocky, Deep sound profile	Released in 2025 62.5g bottom-out force 3.9mm total travel PA12 top housing UPE stem Thocky, Clacky sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.8 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9	Compared with linear switches Overall / Value:90.3 Materials:90.3 Finish:86.7
Name	Name HMX Game 1989 Classic Linear	Name HMX Purple Dawn Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type 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 53g	Bottom out force 62.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.9mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type Long	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 -