Compare HMX Macchiato V2 Linear vs Kailh Calligraphy Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Macchiato V2 Linear and Kailh Calligraphy 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 50g actuation force 57g bottom-out force 4mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing Nylon, GF bottom housing POK stem High-Pitched, Clacky, Poppy sound profile 22mm spring	Released in 2025 47g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel LCP top housing LCP bottom housing Melamine stem High-Pitched, Clacky, Poppy, sound profile 20mm spring
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:87.9 Materials:87.7 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:64.9 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Macchiato V2 Linear	Name Kailh Calligraphy Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
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 50g	Actuation force 47g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 57g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.8mm
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 LCP
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, GF	Bottom Housing Material LCP
Stem Material	Stem Material POK	Stem Material Melamine
Sound profile	Sound profile High-Pitched	Sound profile High-Pitched
Spring type	Spring type Standard, Long	Spring type Standard, Long
Spring length	Spring length 22mm	Spring length 20mm
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel
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 1.5g	Weight -