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Taro N Sweet Potato V2 vs HMX Swift Linear switch comparison

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The Taro N Sweet Potato V2 and HMX Swift Linear 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 Nylon P3), bottom housing (LY vs Nylon PA3.0), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 22 mm 50g single-stage), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.90 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!

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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 Swift Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon P3 top housing, Nylon PA3.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm 50g single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX.

Taro N Sweet Potato V2 vs HMX Swift Linear data sheets

Name	Taro N Sweet Potato V2	HMX Swift Linear
Type	linear	linear
Footprint	5-pin	5-pin
Top housing	POK	Nylon P3
Bottom housing	LY	Nylon PA3.0
Stem material	LY	LY
Stem shape	standard	standard
Spring	22 mm single-stage	22 mm 50g single-stage
Actuation	45 g	42 g
Bottom-out	52 g	50 g
Pre-travel	2 mm	2 mm
Total travel	3.40 mm	3.90 mm
Lube	Factory lubing? Yes!	Factory lubing? Yes!
Designer	Keebz N Cables Keeb	-
Manufacturer	Keynation	HMX

Prices & Offers

Where to buy Taro N Sweet Potato V2 and HMX Swift Linear switches?

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 Swift Linear is also available in stores.

Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Taro N Sweet Potato V2 and HMX Swift Linear switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!

3 Taro N Sweet Potato V2 offers, starting from $0.4700 (average: $0.51).

2 HMX Swift Linear offers, starting from $0.3500 (average: $0.35).

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!

Sound tests

Taro N Sweet Potato V2 sound test	HMX Swift Linear sound test
	No HMX Swift Linear sound test available.

Comments

Comments on Taro N Sweet Potato V2 switches

Comments on HMX Swift Linear 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.

No comments on HMX Swift Linear switches.