Compare HMX Hazelnut V2 Linear vs Purple Dawn Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Hazelnut V2 Linear and HMX Purple Dawn 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 43g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel GF bottom housing LY stem Clacky sound profile Standard spring 18mm spring	Released in 2025 62.5g bottom-out force 3.9mm total travel UPE stem Thocky, Clacky sound profile Long spring 22mm spring
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:71.4 Materials:65.9 Finish:84.3	Compared with linear switches Overall / Value:90.7 Materials:90.8 Finish:86.9
Name	Name HMX Hazelnut V2 Linear	Name HMX Purple Dawn 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 43g	Actuation force -
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 50g	Bottom out force 62.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 3.9mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PA12	Top Housing Material PA12
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material GF	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material LY	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Long
Spring length	Spring length 18mm	Spring length 22mm
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 -