Compare HMX Aster Linear vs Macchiato Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Aster Linear and HMX Macchiato 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 2026 48g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel LY stem Clacky sound profile	Released in 2025 50g bottom-out force 4mm total travel POK stem Deep, Creamy, Thocky sound profile 20mm spring Long pole design
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:72.8 Materials:65.9 Finish:84.3	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:87.4 Materials:86.8 Finish:84.3
Name	Name HMX Aster Linear	Name HMX Macchiato Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
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 42g
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 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material LY	Stem Material POK
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Deep
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 20mm