Compare HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear vs Keebz N Cables Taro N Sweet Potato V2 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear and Keebz N Cables Taro N Sweet Potato V2 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, PA12 top housing POM stem Clacky, Deep sound profile Stainless Steel spring material	Released in 2025 52g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 3.4mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel POK top housing LY bottom housing LY stem Thocky, Deep, Clacky, Creamy sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.3 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:87.6 Materials:87.7 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear	Name Keebz N Cables Taro N Sweet Potato V2 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 52g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 63g	Bottom out force 52g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 3.4mm
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, PA12	Top Housing Material POK
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material LY
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material LY
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 22mm	Spring length 22mm
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material -
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 52g