Compare HMX Jade Tactile vs Retro J Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Jade Tactile and HMX Retro J Tactile 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 2.3mm pre-travel 3.1mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing Nylon bottom housing Muted, Thocky sound profile Standard, Long spring 20mm spring Steel spring material	36g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2.5mm pre-travel 3mm total travel PC top housing PA66, Nylon bottom housing POM stem Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile Long spring 22mm spring
Score	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:62.4 Materials:49.9 Finish:84.8	Compared with light tactile switches Overall / Value:78.3 Materials:72.2 Finish:83.8
Name	Name HMX Jade Tactile	Name HMX Retro J Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 50g	Actuation force 36g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.3mm	Pre travel 2.5mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.1mm	Total travel 3mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material PA66, Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard, Long	Spring type Long
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length 22mm
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material -
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 -