Compare HMX YG Macchiato Linear vs Keygeek Orange Boi Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX YG Macchiato Linear and Keygeek Orange Boi 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 2024 42g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 4mm total travel POK stem Clacky sound profile Steel spring material	Released in 2026 48g actuation force 57g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel POM stem
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:87.3 Materials:86.8 Finish:84.3	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.6 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX YG Macchiato Linear	Name Keygeek Orange Boi Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
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 42g	Actuation force 48g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 57g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	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 Nylon, PA12	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POK	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length 20mm
Spring material	Spring material 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 -