The Akko Mirror and Keygeek Orange Boi switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (modified Nylon vs N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass), stem material (POK vs M4 POM blend), spring (22 mm vs 20mm single-stage Japanese wire), actuation (37 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (42 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.60 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 Mirror is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 42g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. Manufactured by HMX. | The Keygeek Orange Boi is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass bottom housing, and M4 POM blend stem (standard shape). It features a 20mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Akko Mirror | Keygeek Orange Boi |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass |
| Stem material | POK | M4 POM blend |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 20mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 37 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 42 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! With a thin layer of factory lubrication. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Orange Boi is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Akko Mirror 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 Mirror sound test | Keygeek Orange Boi sound test |
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Akko Mirror switches are initially designed for foamless build with its clean sound profile. The purpose of designing those switches is to reflect (mirror) the authentic sound of any keyboard as much as possible – Akko EU. | The Keygeek Orange Boi linear switch is the second keygeek switch that uses the N1 nylon bottom housing. In short, the N1 bottom housing is nylon with 10% fiberglass which makes the bottom out sound clacky and clean. The M4 strengthened POM stem also lives for that purpose: It's strengthened to create a solid and clacky sound signature. Along with Keygeek Explosion switches, Orange Boi switches are also one of the clackiest Keygeek switches available now – Unikeys. |
