Compare HMX Lanikai Linear vs DK Melon Milk Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Lanikai Linear and DK Melon Milk 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 2026 45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Nylon, PA66 top housing Clacky, sound profile Factory lubed	Released in 2024 63.5g bottom-out force 3.9mm total travel Thocky sound profile Gold-Plated spring material
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.6 Materials:76.7 Finish:83.9	Compared with linear switches Overall / Value:71.4 Materials:76.4 Finish:59.2
Name	Name HMX Lanikai Linear	Name DK Melon Milk Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
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 -
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 63.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	Total travel 3.9mm
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 -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type Long	Spring type Long
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 Gold-Plated