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Kailh Silent Latte vs HMX Taro switch comparison

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The Kailh Silent Latte and HMX Taro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs PA66), spring (20 mm vs 22 mm), actuation (43 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 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!

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The Kailh Silent Latte is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh.	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.

Kailh Silent Latte vs HMX Taro data sheets

Name	Kailh Silent Latte	HMX Taro
Type	silent linear	silent linear
Footprint	5-pin	5-pin
Top housing	PC	PC
Bottom housing	PA66 Nylon	PA66
Stem material	POM	POM
Stem shape	standard	standard
Spring	20 mm	22 mm
Actuation	43 g	45 g
Bottom-out	- g	53 g
Pre-travel	1.90 mm	2 mm
Total travel	4 mm	3.80 mm
Lube	Factory lubing? Yes!	Factory lubing? Yes!
Designer	-	XLLAB
Manufacturer	Kailh	HMX

Prices & Offers

Where to buy Kailh Silent Latte and HMX Taro switches?

By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh Silent Latte is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Taro can be found in multiple stores.

Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Silent Latte and HMX Taro switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!

1 Kailh Silent Latte offers, starting from $0.8800 (average: $0.88).

3 HMX Taro offers, starting from $0.3500 (average: $0.39).

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!

Sound tests

Kailh Silent Latte sound test	HMX Taro 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.