The Akko Creamy Yellow U1 and Typeplus Peacock switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PA66 Nylon), actuation (45 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 51 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 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 Typeplus Peacock is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 51g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Typeplus. Manufactured by Typeplus. |
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| Name | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 | Typeplus Peacock |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 18 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 51 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko | Typeplus |
| Manufacturer | - | Typeplus |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Typeplus Peacock 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 | Typeplus Peacock force curve |
| No Typeplus Peacock force curve available. |
Akko Creamy Yellow U1 sound test | Typeplus Peacock sound test |
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Comments on Akko Creamy Yellow U1 switches | Comments on Typeplus Peacock 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. | Typeplus Peacock switches are linear switches from Typeplus, a new switch manufacturer focused on meticulous quality inspection for every switch component. Featuring a classic Nylon housing blend with a POM stem to showcase their attention to detail, from tighter tolerances, reduced stem wobble, and a consistent keypress. Typeplus uses a "combinational manufacturing" approach by utilizing specialized manufacturers for individual components before final assembly and quality check at the Typeplus facility. By optimizing each part separately, Typeplus is able to utilize the best components from different factories to create their ideal switch – Divinikey. |
