Compare Cherry MX2A Northern Light Silent Linear vs HMX Toast Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Northern Light Silent Linear and HMX Toast 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 Nylon top housing PA66 bottom housing Silent operation	Released in 2026 53g bottom-out force 1.8mm pre-travel 3.6mm total travel PA12 top housing Thocky, Deep sound profile 20mm spring
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:61.7 Materials:51.8 Finish:84.2	Compared with linear switches Overall / Value:68.1 Materials:54.2 Finish:86.7
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Northern Light Silent Linear	Name HMX Toast Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force -	Actuation force -
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 1.8mm
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 3.6mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material PA66	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Thocky
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 -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 20mm