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Well, since the Kailh Choc V2 White Rain is a and the Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini is a low-profile mechanical switch with Choc footprint and stem, the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The Kailh Choc V2 White Rain is a linear with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof MX shape). It features a 15.5 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. Bottom-out is at 2.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. | The Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini is a linear low-profile mechanical switch with Choc footprint and stem with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof shape). The 37g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. Bottom-out is at 2.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Kailh Choc V2 White Rain | Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | circular dust-proof MX | circular dust-proof |
| Spring | 15.5 mm | - |
| Actuation | 50 g | 37 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm | 1.20 mm |
| Total travel | 2.80 mm | 2.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Kailh Choc V2 White Rain can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Choc V2 White Rain and Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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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Introducing the Kailh "Wind and Rain" All-POM Low-Profile Switch Series – where sleek design meets mechanical precision. Perfect for professional settings, these switches combine a low-profile build with the tactile feedback of traditional mechanical switches, delivering a superior typing experience – diykey. | Kailh brings the critically acclaimed buttery smoothness of the "Ice Cream" series into an ultra-thin low-profile body—introducing the "Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini." Crafted specifically for ultra-thin custom keyboards and Hitbox controllers, it features a rare 100% Full-POM construction (stem, top, and base) that inherently self-lubricates. Paired with a feather-light 37gf actuation force and a lightning-fast 1.2mm pre-travel, every keystroke feels like strolling on clouds. It gets even smoother with use, completely eliminating typing and gaming fatigue – Diykey. |
