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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Electric Wave Linear and HMX Iris 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 LY stem Clacky sound profile	45g actuation force 52g bottom-out force UPE, PTFE stem Deep sound profile 18mm spring Stainless Steel spring material
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:74.3 Materials:65.9 Finish:84.4	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:89.5 Materials:90.4 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Electric Wave Linear	Name HMX Iris 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 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 48g	Bottom out force 52g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	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 -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material LY	Stem Material UPE, PTFE
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Deep
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 3g
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 18mm
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Stainless Steel