Compare HMX Gulf 57 Linear vs Keygeek Ashes R2 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Gulf 57 Linear and Keygeek Ashes R2 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 50g actuation force 58g bottom-out force PC top housing	Released in 2025 42g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel Nylon top housing UPE stem Muted sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.7 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:88.3 Materials:89.8 Finish:84.3
Name	Name HMX Gulf 57 Linear	Name Keygeek Ashes R2 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 50g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force 52g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	Total travel 3.8mm
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 Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring length	Spring length 21mm	Spring length 21mm
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 -