Compare HMX Purple Dawn Linear vs x Purple Dawn Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Purple Dawn Linear and HMX x Purple Dawn 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 PA12 top housing Thocky, Clacky sound profile Long pole design	Released in 2024 55g actuation force Nylon, PA12 top housing 5-Pin-pin mount Thocky, Clacky, Muted, Poppy sound profile
Score	Compared with linear switches Overall / Value:90.3 Materials:90.3 Finish:86.7	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:88.8 Materials:90.4 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Purple Dawn Linear	Name HMX x Purple Dawn Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	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 -	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 62.5g	Bottom out force 62.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.9mm	Total travel 3.9mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PA12	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material UPE	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	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 -