The Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear and HMX Taro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (Nylon vs PA66), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (15 mm single-stage vs 22 mm), bottom-out force (63.5 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 Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 15 mm single-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. | 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 | Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear | HMX Taro |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm single-stage | 22 mm |
| Actuation | - g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear 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!
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No comments on Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear switches. | 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. |
