The Lichicx Yogurt and HMX Taro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, 45 g actuation, 53 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.80 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (modified PA66 vs PA66), stem material (POM (with silicone silencer) vs POM), stem shape (dust-proof vs standard), spring (16 mm KOS single-stage vs 22 mm). 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 Lichicx Yogurt is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and POM (with silicone silencer) stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 16 mm KOS single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XXLAB. Manufactured by Lichicx. | 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. |
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| Name | Lichicx Yogurt | HMX Taro |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | modified PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM (with silicone silencer) | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | 16 mm KOS single-stage | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XXLAB | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | Lichicx | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Taro is much more widely available, but the Lichicx Yogurt 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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Soften your keyboard's acoustics with the Lichicx Yogurt silent linear switches. Designed for those who appreciate a whisper-quiet typing experience without compromising on feel, these switches incorporate a custom-made stem with a special silicone silencer, effectively reducing noise while maintaining a clean bottom-out sensation – ThX. | 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. |
