Compare HMX Gulf Linear vs Kailh BOX V2 Red Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Gulf Linear and Kailh BOX V2 Red 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 2025 50g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel 21mm spring	Released in 2023 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 4mm total travel POM stem Gold-Plated spring material Dust proof Water resistant
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:64.4 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:84.6 Materials:76.5 Finish:100.0
Name	Name HMX Gulf Linear	Name Kailh BOX V2 Red Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
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 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	Total travel 4mm
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
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 -
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 -
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Gold-Plated