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The Taro N Sweet Potato V2 and HMX Twilight switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs PA12), bottom housing (LY vs PA-2), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.85 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Twilight is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.85mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Taro N Sweet Potato V2 | HMX Twilight |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | LY | PA-2 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.85 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Keebz N Cables Keeb | - |
| Manufacturer | Keynation | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Twilight is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Taro N Sweet Potato V2 can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Taro N Sweet Potato V2 and HMX Twilight 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!
Taro N Sweet Potato V2 sound test | HMX Twilight sound test |
No HMX Twilight sound test available. |
Comments on Taro N Sweet Potato V2 switches | Comments on HMX Twilight 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 Twilight linear switch can be seen as a Cheese switch with a longer travel. It has the same materials as the Cheese switches, but the total travel is now around 3.85mm. The change in travel distance makes the Twilight switches a tiny bit quieter and lower-pitched than Cheese, but they are still the OG clacky HMX switch you are familiar with. |
