The Taro N Sweet Potato V2 and HMX Cosmic Purple switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.40 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs POM), bottom housing (LY vs POM), spring (22 mm single-stage vs KOS single-stage extended), bottom-out force (52 g vs 55 g). 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 Taro N Sweet Potato V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, LY bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebz N Cables Keeb. Manufactured by Keynation. | The HMX Cosmic Purple is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. When buying 90 or more Cosmic Purple switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Taro N Sweet Potato V2 | HMX Cosmic Purple |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | POM |
| Bottom housing | LY | POM |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Keebz N Cables Keeb | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keynation | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Cosmic Purple is not available at the moment, while the Taro N Sweet Potato V2 can be found in 3 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!
Taro N Sweet Potato V2 sound test | HMX Cosmic Purple sound test |
Comments on Taro N Sweet Potato V2 switches | Comments on HMX Cosmic Purple switches |
Building on the legacy of our bestselling 2024 switch, Taro N Sweet Potato V2 delivers the same buttery smoothness you loved with some refinements. Manufactured by Keynation, BSUN's new subsidiary, these linear switches feature a diffuser for all the RGB lovers and a 52g spring for a lighter typing experience than V1. The hard plastic diffuser introduces a subtle clack on bottom-out, complementing the signature deep, thocky sound profile – Keebz N Cables. | The HMX Cosmic Purple linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand new full POM housing mold. It is the first HMX switch that comes with a full POM housing. Full POM housing with LY stem is not rare to see in this hobby but HMX makes it distinct; Most POM housing and Ly stem switches, such as BSUN Aniya and BSUN Dusty Rose, are deep and thocky sounding. That's not the case with Cosmic Purple; Thanks to HMX's molding design and unique LY blend, Cosmic Purple switches are super clacky and higher pitched. The POM housing widens the sound spectrum and makes them sound full and vibrant at the same time. We also left a bit of audible scratch to these switches if that's what you like – Unikeys. |
