Compare HMX Macchiato Linear vs Meteorite Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Macchiato Linear and HMX Meteorite 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 42g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Nylon bottom housing POK stem Deep, Creamy, Thocky sound profile 20mm spring	Released in 2026 45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 1.8mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel POM stem Clacky sound profile
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:87.4 Materials:86.4 Finish:85.0	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.5 Materials:76.5 Finish:84.2
Name	Name HMX Macchiato Linear	Name HMX Meteorite Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	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 42g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.8mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.4mm
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 Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POK	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Deep	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	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 -