Compare HMX Cheese Linear vs Electric Wave Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Cheese Linear and HMX Electric Wave 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 43g actuation force 46g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel Nylon bottom housing	Released in 2026 42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel Clacky sound profile
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:72.1 Materials:65.9 Finish:84.3	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:74.3 Materials:65.9 Finish:84.3
Name	Name HMX Cheese Linear	Name HMX Electric Wave Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	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 43g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 46g	Bottom out force 48g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 3.6mm
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 -
Stem Material	Stem Material LY	Stem Material LY
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
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 -