The Silent Alpaca V2 and HMX Taro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different actuation (62 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 53 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 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 Silent Alpaca V2 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). The 62g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. | 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 | Silent Alpaca V2 | HMX Taro |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | PC |
| Bottom housing | - | PA66 |
| Stem material | - | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 62 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | Durock | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Silent Alpaca V2 is not available at the moment, while the HMX Taro 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!
Comments on Silent Alpaca V2 switches | Comments on HMX Taro switches |
Silent Alpaca switches share the same features as your standard Alpaca V2 switch - the SA Bliss colorway, slightly factory lubricated and an incredibly smooth experience straight out of the box - but are wonderfully quiet to use. They're the perfect switch for someone who wants the combination of a smooth and silent typing experience that doesn't require modification. | 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. |
