The Akko Creamy Cyan and Kailh Speed Gold switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the clicky breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, 50 g actuation, however, they come with different bottom housing (PC vs PA66 Nylon), stem shape (dust-proof vs standard), bottom-out force (65 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.40 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.50 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 Speed Gold is a clicky standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 50g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Akko Creamy Cyan | Kailh Speed Gold |
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| Type | clicky | clicky |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | 14 mm | - |
| Actuation | 50 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.40 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh Speed Gold is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Akko Creamy Cyan 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!
Akko Creamy Cyan force curve | Kailh Speed Gold force curve |
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Akko’s first retail clicky switches – Akko EU. | The Kailh Speed Gold is a clicky switch from Kailh's "Speed" series, designed for users who want very short actuation distances, fast response times, and tactile feedback when typing or gaming. With its high-quality construction, transparent top shell, and RGB backlighting, it is particularly suited to enthusiasts and competitive setups – inputgear. |
