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The Akko Botany and HMX EVA switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PA12), bottom housing (Nylon PA6 vs PA4), stem material (Nylon (Pro) vs T2), spring (21.8 mm vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (38 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 48 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Akko Botany is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA6 bottom housing, and Nylon (Pro) stem (standard shape). It features a 21.8 mm spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. | The HMX EVA is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA4 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Akko Botany | HMX EVA |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA6 | PA4 |
| Stem material | Nylon (Pro) | T2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.8 mm | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 38 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko | - |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Botany is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX EVA can be found in multiple 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 Akko Botany switches | Comments on HMX EVA switches |
Akko Botany is a mid-pitched version of Rosewood with a clear bottom-out sound profile. The color of the switch is inspired by “Haworthia cooperi” in a light bluish green pattern. The switch features our custom Nylon (Pro) stem, a PA12 blend top cover, and a PA6 bottom housing, creating a unique material combination – Akkogear.eu. | The designer of the EVA switch made an attempt to create an even deeper and thockier HMX switch than Canglan V2. What's different between the two is that EVA switches have a P4 bottom housing. The duo of a T2 stem and P4 bottom housing makes the bottom-out sound more lively while still retaining its deepness and thockiness. Also, the P4 material creates a less sharp bottom-out feeling. You would notice this if you have tried Jammy switches before. Overall, the EVA switch would be very pleasant to listen to and type on. However, they are still from HMX, so there is no guarantee they are going to sound as deep and thocky as switches from other manufacturers – Unikeys. |
