The Akko Mirror and Keygeek Y2 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 PA12), stem material (POK vs U5+ UPE blend), spring (22 mm vs single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g)), actuation (37 g vs 32 g), bottom-out force (42 g vs 37 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 Y2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U5+ UPE blend stem (standard shape). It features a single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) spring. The 32g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 37g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Keygeek's newest waffle stem tip molding and the textured stem tip (reducing the contact surface area) results in a deep sound profile. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Akko Mirror | Keygeek Y2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | PA12 |
| Stem material | POK | U5+ UPE blend |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) |
| Actuation | 37 g | 32 g |
| Bottom-out | 42 g | 37 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 | MZ Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Y2 is much more widely available, but the Akko Mirror is also available in some 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!
Comments on Akko Mirror switches | Comments on Keygeek Y2 switches |
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 Y2 switch, designed by MZ Studio, again proves to us that Keygeek has no limits when it comes to innovation. The Y2 switches use Keygeek's newest waffle stem tip molding to create an extremely deep sound profile. The stem tip comes with a textured design, which reduces the contact surface area to eliminate any possible clacky or poppy tone. The PA12 housing increases the overall smoothness and further minimizes any scratch sound that might exist, leading to a pure and deep bottom-out sound profile – Unikeys. |
