Compare HMX Retro Sakura Silent Linear vs Keygeek Explosion Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Retro Sakura Silent Linear and Keygeek Explosion 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	42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 2.2mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel PC top housing Muted sound profile Silent operation	45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.6mm total travel PC, Nylon top housing Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile
Name	Name HMX Retro Sakura Silent Linear	Name Keygeek Explosion Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 42g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 48g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	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 PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
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 45g	Weight 10g