The Akko Mirror and Neo x HMX Azure switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (modified Nylon vs P3), stem material (POK vs LY2), spring (22 mm vs 22 mm KOS single-stage), actuation (37 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (42 g vs 45 g). That said, they are only slightly 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 Neo x HMX Azure is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P3 bottom housing, and LY2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by QwertyKeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Akko Mirror | Neo x HMX Azure |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | P3 |
| Stem material | POK | LY2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 22 mm KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 37 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 42 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! With a thin layer of factory lubrication. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Akko | QwertyKeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Mirror is much more widely available, but the Neo x HMX Azure is also available in 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 Neo x HMX Azure 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. | HMX Azure switches are the switches that come with the Evo80 keyboard kit. Now they are being sold separately! – Unikeys. Neo Azure (previously Evo80 x HMX) switches have been developed by QwertyKeys / Neo for the Evo80 and are manufactured by HMX. These switches offer a very pleasant clacky sound profile – as usual with the best HMX factory lubrication – Monacokeys. |
