The Akko Botany and Neo Oat switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PA66), bottom housing (Nylon PA6 vs PA6), stem material (Nylon (Pro) vs L4 POM), spring (21.8 mm vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (38 g vs 36 g). That said, they are only slightly 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 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 Neo Oat is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA6 bottom housing, and L4 POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 36g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Evo80 x Keygeek. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Akko Botany | Neo Oat |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA6 | PA6 |
| Stem material | Nylon (Pro) | L4 POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.8 mm | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 38 g | 36 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Akko | Evo80 x Keygeek |
| Manufacturer | - | Keygeek |
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 Neo Oat 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!
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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. | Keygeek Oat (previously Evo80 x Keygeek Oat) switches have been developed by QwertyKeys together with Keygeek for the Evo80 and offer a very pleasant thocky sound profile with very good factory lubrication – MonacoKeys. |
