The Akko Botany and Neo x HMX Azure 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, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PA12), bottom housing (Nylon PA6 vs P3), stem material (Nylon (Pro) vs LY2), spring (21.8 mm vs 22 mm KOS single-stage), actuation (38 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 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 x HMX Azure is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P3 bottom housing, and LY2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by QwertyKeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Akko Botany | Neo x HMX Azure |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA6 | P3 |
| Stem material | Nylon (Pro) | LY2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.8 mm | 22 mm KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 38 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Akko | QwertyKeys |
| 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 Neo x HMX Azure 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 Neo x HMX Azure 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. | HMX Azure switches are the switches that come with the Evo80 keyboard kit. Now they are being sold separately! – Unikeys. Neo Azure (previously Evo80 x HMX) switches have been developed by QwertyKeys / Neo for the Evo80 and are manufactured by HMX. These switches offer a very pleasant clacky sound profile – as usual with the best HMX factory lubrication – Monacokeys. |
