Compare HMX Lanikai Linear vs x 80 Retros KD400 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Lanikai Linear and HMX x 80 Retros KD400 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	45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Nylon, PA66 top housing Clacky, sound profile Long spring	57g actuation force 63g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing Clacky, Deep sound profile Standard spring Stainless Steel spring material Long pole design
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.6 Materials:76.6 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.6 Materials:76.6 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Lanikai Linear	Name HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2026
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 57g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 63g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	Total travel 3.5mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Long	Spring type Standard
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 -
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Stainless Steel