The HMX Taro and HMX Retro Sakura Silent switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 vs PA66 Nylon), stem material (POM vs POM+TPE (double-shot)), spring (22 mm vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 48 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Taro is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Light diffuser, double-shot stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Retro Sakura Silent is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM+TPE (double-shot) stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Led diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Taro | HMX Retro Sakura Silent |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM+TPE (double-shot) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XLLAB | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Retro Sakura Silent is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Taro can be found in multiple stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
HMX Taro sound test | HMX Retro Sakura Silent sound test |
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The Taro silent linear switch is the newest MX style silent linear switch made by HMX. Different from previous HMX silent switches, the Taro switches utilise a double-shot stem, for a better silencing mechanism – SerpentKeys. | A silent linear from HMX’s Retro lineup with a calm, restrained tuning. Thanks to its silencing elements, the sound is clearly dampened, while still avoiding a completely flat feel. The keystroke is typically HMX: pleasantly smooth, with a soft and controlled bottom-out. A great choice for users who like HMX quality but want a quieter, more comfortable build – MonacoKeys. |
