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Compare HMX Aster Linear vs Cloud Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Aster Linear and HMX Cloud 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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HMX Aster Linear
71
HMX Cloud Linear

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  • Released in 2026
  • 42g actuation force
  • 48g bottom-out force
  • 3.6mm total travel
  • Clacky sound profile
  • Released in 2024
  • 56g actuation force
  • 63.5g bottom-out force
  • 3.9mm total travel
  • , Muted, Clacky, Thocky sound profile
  • 22mm spring
  • Stainless Steel, Steel spring material

Compared with light linear switches

  • Overall / Value:72.8
  • Materials:65.9
  • Finish:84.3

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:71.2
  • Materials:64.9
  • Finish:83.9
Name
HMX Aster Linear
Name
HMX Cloud Linear
Release year
2026
Release year
2024
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
42g
Actuation force
56g
Bottom out force
48g
Bottom out force
63.5g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.6mm
Total travel
3.9mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA12
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
LY
Stem Material
LY
Sound profile
Clacky
Sound profile
-
Spring type
Standard
Spring type
Standard
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
Spring length
-
Spring length
22mm
Spring material
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel, Steel
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