The HMX Taro and Akko Fairy (silent) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PA), bottom housing (PA66 vs PA), spring (22 mm vs 17 mm), actuation (45 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.30 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Akko Fairy (silent) is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 17 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. |
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| Name | HMX Taro | Akko Fairy (silent) |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PA |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 17 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XLLAB | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Akko |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Fairy (silent) 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!
HMX Taro force curve | Akko Fairy (silent) force curve |
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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. | built-in silicone pads for ultimate quiet |
