Compare HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear vs Neo Amber Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear and Neo Amber 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 2026 57g actuation force 63g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon top housing Deep, Clacky sound profile Long pole design	Released in 2025 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel PC top housing Clacky sound profile
Name	Name HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear	Name Neo Amber Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
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 57g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 63g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 3.4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Deep	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
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 -