Compare HMX x QQ PEI Bumblebee Linear vs Cherry MX2A Nixie Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HMX x QQ PEI Bumblebee Linear and Cherry MX2A Nixie 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 50g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 3.6mm pre-travel 3.6mm total travel PEI top housing Nylon, PEI bottom housing Nylon stem High-Pitched, Clacky, Poppy sound profile Standard, Long spring 23mm spring Steel spring material Factory lubed	Released in 2025 63.5g actuation force 4mm total travel
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:73.1 Materials:64.9 Finish:83.9	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:53.8 Materials:51.1 Finish:59.2
Name	Name HMX x QQ PEI Bumblebee Linear	Name Cherry MX2A Nixie 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 50g	Actuation force 63.5g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 3.6mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PEI	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PEI	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material Nylon	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile High-Pitched	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard, Long	Spring type -
Spring length	Spring length 23mm	Spring length -
Spring material	Spring material 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 -	Weight -