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Compare HMX Retro R Linear vs Retro Sakura Silent Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Retro R Linear and HMX Retro Sakura Silent 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.

79
HMX Retro R Linear
81
HMX Retro Sakura Silent Linear 10 Stück

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  • Released in 2025
  • 45g actuation force
  • 50g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.5mm total travel
  • Clacky, High-Pitched, sound profile
  • Long spring
  • Released in 2026
  • 42g actuation force
  • 48g bottom-out force
  • 2.2mm pre-travel
  • 3.7mm total travel
  • Muted sound profile
  • Standard spring
  • Silent operation

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:79.0
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:81.2
  • Materials:76.6
  • Finish:84.2
Name
HMX Retro R Linear
Name
HMX Retro Sakura Silent Linear
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Silent Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
45g
Actuation force
42g
Bottom out force
50g
Bottom out force
48g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2.2mm
Total travel
3.5mm
Total travel
3.7mm
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
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, PA66
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Clacky
Sound profile
Muted
Spring type
Long
Spring type
Standard
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Spring material
Steel
Spring material
Steel
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
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