Compare HMX Taro Linear vs Input Gear M1 Z2 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Taro Linear and Input Gear M1 Z2 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 37g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel POM, UPE stem Muted sound profile Long spring Silent operation	Released in 2026 48g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel LY stem Double-Stage spring Double stage spring
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:91.1 Materials:91.1 Finish:84.2	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:71.5 Materials:64.9 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Taro Linear	Name Input Gear M1 Z2 Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
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 37g	Actuation force 48g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 45g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	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, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM, UPE	Stem Material LY
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Long	Spring type Double-Stage
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 -