The HMX Hades V2 and HMX Taro Ball switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 vs P2), stem material (T5 vs H2), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 53 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The HMX Hades V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Taro Ball is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P2 bottom housing, and H2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Hades V2 | HMX Taro Ball |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | P2 |
| Stem material | T5 | H2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Moyu Studio | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Taro Ball is not available at the moment, while the HMX Hades V2 can be found in 3 stores.
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Comments on HMX Hades V2 switches | Comments on HMX Taro Ball switches |
HMX is renowned for its sound and excellent switch quality. The Hades V2 switch also continues these features, but unlike other HMX switches on the market, the Hades v2 switch uses HMX's latest T5 material stem and is paired with a PA12 housing, making the sound of the Hades v2 switch tend to be thocky – Unikeys. | The HMX Taro Ball linear switch is XLLAB's newest design. It has an H2 modified UPE stem with a small spherical stem tip. Compared to switches that come with a big spherical stem tip, such as Canglan V3 or Sprite switches, the smaller spherical tip further solidifies the sound signature. The housing is made of PA12 and P2, the same as the Cheese and Sugar Rush switches. They work with the new H2 stem to create a thockier but still very loud bottom-out sound – Unikeys. |
