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Compare HMX Retro C Linear vs Kailh BOX Spring Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Retro C Linear and Kailh BOX Spring 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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HMX Retro C Linear
91
Kailh BOX Spring Linear

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  • Released in 2025
  • 45g actuation force
  • 50g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.5mm total travel
  • Nylon, PA66, GF bottom housing
  • Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile
  • Released in 2023
  • 40g actuation force
  • 40g bottom-out force
  • 1.6mm pre-travel
  • 3.3mm total travel
  • POM bottom housing
  • 20mm spring
  • Stainless Steel spring material
  • Dust proof
  • Water resistant

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:78.8
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with light linear switches

  • Overall / Value:91.1
  • Materials:86.8
  • Finish:100.0
Name
HMX Retro C Linear
Name
Kailh BOX Spring Linear
Release year
2025
Release year
2023
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
45g
Actuation force
40g
Bottom out force
50g
Bottom out force
40g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
1.6mm
Total travel
3.5mm
Total travel
3.3mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, PA66, GF
Bottom Housing Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Clacky
Sound profile
-
Spring type
Long
Spring type
Long
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
0.38g
Weight
-
Spring length
-
Spring length
20mm
Spring material
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel
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