The Taro N Sweet Potato V2 and HMX Retro KD200 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, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs PA12), bottom housing (LY vs P2), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), bottom-out force (52 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.50 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!
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 Retro KD200 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P2 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by 80 Retros. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Taro N Sweet Potato V2 | HMX Retro KD200 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | LY | P2 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mix of 105 and 205. |
| Designer | Keebz N Cables Keeb | 80 Retros |
| Manufacturer | Keynation | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Taro N Sweet Potato V2 is much more widely available, but the HMX Retro KD200 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!
Taro N Sweet Potato V2 sound test | HMX Retro KD200 sound test |
No HMX Retro KD200 sound test available. |
Comments on Taro N Sweet Potato V2 switches | Comments on HMX Retro KD200 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 KD200 is more clacky then the FJ400 and the Game1989 switch from the same series. Compared to other HMX switches, these tend to be a bit more muted. Shipping in a small box in the shape of a film roll container. These are the HMX Film switches, coming in three distinct models: KD200, FJ400, and Game 1989 Classic. KD200 stands out as the most high pitch clacky option among them, utilising HMX's latest stem and bottom housing molds for an enhanced typing experience akin to HMX Cheese switches. All three switches benefit from HMX's updated molds that have fixed the leaf tick and lubing issues – KeebzNCables. |
