HMX Taro Silent Linear Switches
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Compare HMX Taro Silent Linear vs HMX Retro R Linear vs HMX SW x Garnet Linear Specification
| HMX Taro Silent Linear | HMX Retro R Linear | HMX SW x Garnet Linear |
80 Compared with silent switches Overall / Value 79.5Materials 76.6Finish 84.2 | 79 Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value 79.0Materials 76.5Finish 83.9 | 79 Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value 79.2Materials 76.5Finish 83.9 |
0.0 stars (0 reviews) | 0.0 stars (0 reviews) | 0.0 stars (0 reviews) |
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Name HMX Taro Silent Linear | Name HMX Retro R Linear | Name HMX SW x Garnet Linear |
Release year 2025 | Release year 2025 | Release year 2024 |
Switch type Silent Linear | Switch type Linear | Switch type Linear |
Factory lubed | Factory lubed | Factory lubed |
Profile Standard profile | Profile Standard profile | Profile Standard profile |
Actuation force 45g | Actuation force 45g | Actuation force 45g |
Bottom out force 53g | Bottom out force 50g | Bottom out force 50g |
Pre travel 2mm | Pre travel 2mm | Pre travel 2mm |
Total travel 3.8mm | Total travel 3.5mm | Total travel 4mm |
Pins 5-Pin | Pins 5-Pin | Pins 5-Pin |
Magnetic Hall Effect | Magnetic Hall Effect | Magnetic Hall Effect |
Top Housing Material PC | Top Housing Material PC | Top Housing Material PC |
Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66 | Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66 | Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66 |
Stem Material POM | Stem Material POM | Stem Material POM |
Sound profile - | Sound profile Clacky | Sound profile - |
Spring type Long | Spring type Long | Spring type - |
Spring length 22mm | Spring length 22mm | Spring length 22mm |
Double stage | Double stage | Double stage |
Long pole | Long pole | Long pole |
Dust proof | Dust proof | Dust proof |
Water resistant | Water resistant | Water resistant |
Weight - | Weight - | Weight - |
Spring material - | Spring material Steel | Spring material - |
Product Description
This silent linear switch is designed for users who want a quiet typing experience with smooth keypresses. It suits office workers or anyone needing reduced noise without tactile feedback. The switch offers a consistent, light actuation force and a soft bottom-out, making it comfortable for extended typing or gaming sessions where silence is valued.
Feel & Sound
The switch provides a smooth, linear keystroke without tactile bumps. Its double-shot stem improves the silencing mechanism compared to earlier models, reducing noise on both press and release. This results in a quieter typing experience with minimal audible click or clack. The bottom-out feel is soft due to the silent design, which can reduce finger fatigue over time.
Actuation Characteristics
The actuation force is light to moderate, requiring 45g to register a keypress and 53g to bottom out. Pre-travel is 2mm, allowing for quick response, while total travel is 3.8mm, providing a standard key travel distance. This balance supports fast typing and gaming without sacrificing comfort.
Build Quality
The switch uses a polycarbonate top housing and a PA66 bottom housing, materials known for durability and stability. The stem is made from POM, a low-friction plastic that contributes to smooth key movement. It comes factory lubed, which reduces initial scratchiness, a common issue in mechanical switches that affects smoothness and noise.
Compatibility
It features a 5-pin mount, making it compatible with most MX-style PCBs and plate-mounted keyboards. The switch design supports standard MX stems, so keycap compatibility is broad. LED compatibility and hot-swap friendliness are unknown.
Trade-offs
While factory lubed, additional lubing may further reduce any residual scratchiness but is not guaranteed. The silent design may slightly reduce the tactile feedback some users prefer. Stem wobble and spring ping are unknown. It is less ideal for users who want tactile or clicky feedback or louder switches for auditory confirmation.
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