HMX Taro switch
The HMX Taro is a silent linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy HMX Taro switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Taro switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 5.23 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.40 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.46 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.33 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.45 USD | sold out |
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!
HMX Taro data sheet
| Name | HMX Taro |
|---|---|
| Type | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Taro 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.
HMX Taro alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX Taro, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | Gateron Zero Degree 0° silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/0gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Moksae silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM + TPE (double-shot stem), 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | KTT Silent Blue silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM+TPE, 43/55gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Retro Sakura Silent silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM+TPE (double-shot), 42/48gF, 2.2/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear, 5-pin, PA/PA/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 40/45gF, 1.7/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | BSUN Light Sakura silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 37/43gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Lichicx Yogurt silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM (with silicone silencer), 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron EF EverFree Silent Yellow silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Sakura silent linear, 5-pin, PA12/PC/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Light diffuser, double-shot stem. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX Taro.