Compare HMX Firecracker Tactile vs Hydra Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Firecracker Tactile and HMX Hydra Tactile 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 47g actuation force 2.5mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Nylon top housing Nylon bottom housing Nylon, POK stem Muted, High-Pitched, Clacky sound profile Standard spring Silent operation	Released in 2026 50g actuation force 2.3mm pre-travel 3.1mm total travel PC top housing POM stem 5-Pin-pin mount Clacky sound profile
Name	Name HMX Firecracker Tactile	Name HMX Hydra Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Silent Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 47g	Actuation force 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force 58g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.5mm	Pre travel 2.3mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 3.1mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material Nylon	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	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 -