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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry Northern Light MX2A Silent Linear and HMX Ice Cendol 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 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 3.7mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Muted sound profile Long pole design Silent operation	Released in 2024 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.9mm total travel
Name	Name Cherry Northern Light MX2A Silent Linear	Name HMX Ice Cendol Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
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 45g	Actuation force -
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 3.7mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	Total travel 3.9mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
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 0.8g	Weight -