Compare Ktt Darling Linear vs Retro Blue Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Ktt Darling Linear and Ktt Retro Blue 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 53g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel POM stem Standard spring	Released in 2024 50g bottom-out force 1.9mm pre-travel POK stem Thocky sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:78.7 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:86.8 Materials:87.7 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Ktt Darling Linear	Name Ktt Retro Blue 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 45g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.9mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	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 PC	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POK
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	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 -