The Akko Creamy Yellow U1 and HMX Lunar Stone switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs POM), bottom-out force (52 g vs 55 g). That said, they are nearly identical. 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 Yellow U1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. | The HMX Lunar Stone is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. When buying 90 or more Lunar Stone switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 | HMX Lunar Stone |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Lunar Stone is not available at the moment, while the Akko Creamy Yellow U1 can be found in 1 stores.
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Akko Creamy Yellow U1 force curve | HMX Lunar Stone force curve |
| No HMX Lunar Stone force curve available. |
Akko Creamy Yellow U1 sound test | HMX Lunar Stone sound test |
No Akko Creamy Yellow U1 sound test available. |
Comments on Akko Creamy Yellow U1 switches | Comments on HMX Lunar Stone switches |
Akko Creamy Yellow U1 linear switches feature a new POM blend, 45g actuation force, reduced spring ping, smooth travel, and a satisfying low-pitched thock for custom mechanical keyboards. A newly engineered POM material improves the switch's natural self-lubricating properties, delivering a smoother and more refined typing experience. Our 100-piece switch jar packs your entire build into one compact, clear canister that's easy to carry, easy to store, and impossible to ignore on your desk – Akko EU. | The HMX Lunar Stone linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand-new full POM housing mold. It is the first full POM HMX switch. As the first full POM HMX switch, we expected it to sound and feel a bit different from other HMX switches in the market. They have proven to be quite unique; They sound fuller and thockier than most HMX switches yet still come with the bassy bottom-out sound. The travel feels very smooth yet there is audible scratch since that's what most people love about full POM switches – Unikeys. |
