Compare HMX Snow Crash Linear vs Taro Silent Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Snow Crash Linear and HMX Taro 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.

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Main differences	50g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 4mm total travel PA66 top housing PA66 bottom housing Poppy, High-Pitched sound profile	45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel PC top housing Nylon, PA66 bottom housing , Muted sound profile Silent operation
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.2 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:79.5 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.2
Name	Name HMX Snow Crash Linear	Name HMX Taro Silent Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 50g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.8mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PA66	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Poppy	Sound profile -
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 -