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Compare HMX Retro J Tactile vs Waverider V2 Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX Retro J Tactile and HMX Waverider V2 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.

78
HMX Retro J Tactile - 10 pack
-13% off
77
HMX Waverider V2 Tactile 10 Pack

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  • Released in 2025
  • 36g actuation force
  • 2.5mm pre-travel
  • 3mm total travel
  • Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile
  • Long spring
  • Released in 2026
  • 42g actuation force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.8mm total travel
  • Clacky, Poppy, High-Pitched sound profile
  • Long, Standard spring

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:78.3
  • Materials:72.2
  • Finish:83.8

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:77.4
  • Materials:72.2
  • Finish:83.8
Name
HMX Retro J Tactile
Name
HMX Waverider V2 Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch type
Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
36g
Actuation force
42g
Bottom out force
55g
Bottom out force
55g
Pre travel
2.5mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
PA66, Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
PA66, Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Clacky
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Long
Spring type
Long, Standard
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
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Weight
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