Compare Keygeek Ashes R2 Linear vs MK SWK Catmint Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keygeek Ashes R2 Linear and MK SWK Catmint 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 42g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel UPE stem Muted sound profile 21mm spring	Released in 2024 58g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 1.8mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel POK stem 20mm spring Long pole design
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:88.3 Materials:89.8 Finish:84.3	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:87.9 Materials:87.7 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Keygeek Ashes R2 Linear	Name MK SWK Catmint Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
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 58g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 52g	Bottom out force 58g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.8mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	Total travel 3.5mm
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 Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material UPE	Stem Material POK
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring length	Spring length 21mm	Spring length 20mm
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 58g