Well, since the Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini is a low-profile mechanical switch with Choc footprint and stem and the Kailh Lunar is a standard MX mechanical switch, 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 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. | The Kailh Lunar is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POK stem (standard (cross-stem box) shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. Bottom-out is at 3.50mm. Light diffuser and "cross stem box" structure, replacing full-wall dust-proof stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini | Kailh Lunar |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POK |
| Stem shape | circular dust-proof | standard (cross-stem box) |
| Spring | - | 18 mm |
| Actuation | 37 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 2.80 mm | 3.50 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 Lunar can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini and Kailh Lunar 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!
Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini force curve | Kailh Lunar force curve |
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Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini sound test | Kailh Lunar sound test |
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Comments on Kailh Taro Ice Cream Mini switches | Comments on Kailh Lunar switches |
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. | BOX Structure Revolution: Cross stem replaces full-wall dust-proof stem, unlocking crispier bottom-out acoustics. Hybrid Excellence: Retains BOX durability DNA while infusing MX-style acoustic optimization. Sound Engineering: Harmonizes soft rebound tones with sharp tactile clicks — a new acoustic era for BOX switches. Lunar Aesthetics: NASA-inspired 9224U Moon Gray, embodying cosmic elegance – diykey. |
