Compare HMX Aster Linear vs Hazelnut V2 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Aster Linear and HMX Hazelnut V2 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	42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel Nylon, PA12 top housing Nylon bottom housing 5-Pin-pin mount Clacky sound profile	43g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel PA12 top housing GF bottom housing Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile 18mm spring
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:73.5 Materials:66.4 Finish:85.0	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:72.0 Materials:66.4 Finish:85.0
Name	Name HMX Aster Linear	Name HMX Hazelnut V2 Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2026
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 43g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 48g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 3.5mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12	Top Housing Material PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material GF
Stem Material	Stem Material LY	Stem Material LY
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
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 18mm