The TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) and HMX Taro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PC vs PA66), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (silver white vs 22 mm), actuation (39 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (43 g vs 53 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.80 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 TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a silver white spring. The 39g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 43g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC. | 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 | TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) | HMX Taro |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | silver white | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 39 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 43 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | TTC | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) is much more widely available, but the HMX Taro 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!
TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) force curve | HMX Taro force curve |
| No HMX Taro force curve available. |
Comments on TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) switches | Comments on HMX Taro switches |
Characterized by its extremely quiet sound profile, these Silent Frozen switches are also super smooth and have a pillowy type feel – Milktooth. The TTC Frozen Silent v2 features a double-silencing mechanism to reduce noise when typing. Ideal to use in offices, libraries and public areas. Same as the TTC Golden Pink Switch and very quiet – Chosfox. | 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. |
