Compare HMX Iris Linear vs x Purple Dawn Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Iris Linear and HMX x 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 45g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel UPE, PTFE stem Deep sound profile 18mm spring Stainless Steel spring material	Released in 2024 55g actuation force 62.5g bottom-out force 3.9mm total travel UPE stem Thocky, Clacky, Muted, Poppy sound profile Long spring 22mm spring
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:89.1 Materials:90.5 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:88.9 Materials:90.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name HMX Iris Linear	Name HMX x Purple Dawn Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
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 45g	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 52g	Bottom out force 62.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 3.9mm
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 UPE, PTFE	Stem Material UPE
Sound profile	Sound profile Deep	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type Long
Spring length	Spring length 18mm	Spring length 22mm
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material -
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 3g	Weight -