Compare HMX Retro R Linear vs Keygeek Oat Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Retro R Linear and Keygeek Oat 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 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel PC top housing Nylon, PA66 bottom housing Clacky, High-Pitched, sound profile Long spring	Released in 2024 36g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel Nylon, PA6, PA66 top housing Nylon, PA6 bottom housing Deep, Thocky, Creamy, High-Pitched, Clacky sound profile Leaf, Standard spring
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.2 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.3	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:80.9 Materials:76.7 Finish:85.0
Name	Name HMX Retro R Linear	Name Keygeek Oat 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 45g	Actuation force 36g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 45g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 3.6mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA6, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA6
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type Long	Spring type Leaf, Standard
Spring length	Spring length 22mm	Spring length 22mm
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material 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 -	Weight 36g