The Akko Creamy Cyan and Kailh Box Night Firefly switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the clicky breed. They both feature PC top housing, PC bottom housing, 50 g actuation, however, they come with different stem material (POM vs PC), stem shape (dust-proof vs box), bottom-out force (65 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 mm). 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 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 Kailh Box Night Firefly is a clicky standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and PC stem (box shape). The 50g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Luminescent. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Akko Creamy Cyan | Kailh Box Night Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Type | clicky | clicky |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PC |
| Stem material | POM | PC |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | box |
| Spring | 14 mm | - |
| Actuation | 50 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Kailh |
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 Kailh Box Night Firefly is also available in 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!
Akko Creamy Cyan force curve | Kailh Box Night Firefly force curve |
| No Kailh Box Night Firefly force curve available. |
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Akko’s first retail clicky switches – Akko EU. | The crystal clear Night Firefly Switch by Kailh is a clicky, tactile switch with a unique spring mechanism. It features a translucent pink housing and a translucent purple stem, producing a crisp and pleasant sound reminiscent of the Arctic Fox switch. Made from PC material, it has a self-illuminating effect. The original color scheme is a semi-translucent pink and purple, giving it a charming appearance. When the lights are off, the keyboard glows like a firefly. This luminous switch has an actuation force of 50gf, with a conduction travel of 1.8mm and a total travel of 3.6mm. After exposure to light, it emits a jade-like glow, making it uniquely beautiful both day and night. Even without the glow effect, the crisp clicking sound of the Night Firefly Switch is captivating – diykey.net. |
