The Akko Mirror and Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) 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 U4), spring (22 mm vs 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version)), actuation (37 g vs 32 g), bottom-out force (42 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.70 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 x Moyu Athena (40g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) spring. The 32g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu.studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Akko Mirror | Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | PA12 |
| Stem material | POK | U4 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) |
| Actuation | 37 g | 32 g |
| Bottom-out | 42 g | 40 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! With a thin layer of factory lubrication. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko | Moyu.studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) is not available at the moment, while the Akko Mirror can be found in 4 stores.
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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. | Following the runaway success of the HMX Hades V2 – where depth (in both sound and visual aesthetic) met darkness—Athena rises as its radiant counterpart. Forged from the same mythic lineage, this is the next chapter in a switch series inspired by the gods themselves – Thocc Exchange. |
