Compare HMX Gulf Linear vs Taro Silent Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Gulf Linear and HMX Taro Silent 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	50g actuation force 58g bottom-out force Nylon bottom housing 21mm spring	45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force Nylon, PA66 bottom housing POM stem , Muted sound profile 22mm spring Silent operation
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:64.4 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:79.5 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.2
Name	Name HMX Gulf Linear	Name HMX Taro Silent Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 50g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	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 PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Long	Spring type Long
Spring length	Spring length 21mm	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 -