Compare HMX Longjing S Tactile vs Retro T Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Longjing S Tactile and HMX Retro T 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 Tactile actuation type 3.7mm total travel Clacky sound profile Long pole design	Released in 2025 Linear actuation type 45g actuation force 2mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel , Deep sound profile
Score	Compared with tactile switches Overall / Value:85.3 Materials:83.3 Finish:88.0	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:78.8 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Longjing S Tactile	Name HMX Retro T Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force -	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 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, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile -
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 -