The HMX Taro and WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.80 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 vs modified PA66 Nylon), stem shape (standard vs partial dust-proof box), spring (22 mm vs 18 mm), bottom-out force (53 g vs 50 g). That said, they are quite 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 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 WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, modified PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial dust-proof box shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WingTree. Manufactured by WingTree. |
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| Name | HMX Taro | WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | modified PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial dust-proof box |
| Spring | 22 mm | 18 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XLLAB | WingTree |
| Manufacturer | HMX | WingTree |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink is much more widely available, but the HMX Taro is also available in 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!
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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. | Lichicx is back! Wingtree officially acquired Lichicx's patent and mold sets for the classic silent linear switches. The PinkPink switches are manufactured just like the Lichicx silent switches we know and love, such as the original XCJZ Lucy Silent Linear – SerpentKeys. |
