The Akko Creamy Cyan and Cherry MX2A Blue switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the clicky breed. They both feature POM stem material, 50 g actuation, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs Nylon), bottom housing (PC vs Nylon), stem shape (dust-proof vs standard), spring (14 mm vs stainless steel), bottom-out force (65 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.20 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 Creamy Cyan is a clicky standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 14 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! | The Cherry MX2A Blue is a clicky standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Manufactured by Cherry. |
|
|
| Name | Akko Creamy Cyan | Cherry MX2A Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Type | clicky | clicky |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PC | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | 14 mm | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Creamy Cyan is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A Blue is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Creamy Cyan and Cherry MX2A Blue switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
Akko Creamy Cyan force curve | Cherry MX2A Blue force curve |
|
|
Comments on Akko Creamy Cyan switches | Comments on Cherry MX2A Blue switches |
Akko’s first retail clicky switches – Akko EU. | No comments on Cherry MX2A Blue switches. |
