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The Akko Mirror and KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POK stem material, standard stem shape, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 vs proprietary KTT blend), bottom housing (modified Nylon vs POK), spring (22 mm vs 18 mm stainless steel), actuation (37 g vs 43 g), bottom-out force (42 g vs 48 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.90 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 KTT Vanilla Ice Cream is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary KTT blend top housing, POK bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm stainless steel spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KTT. |
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| Name | Akko Mirror | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | proprietary KTT blend |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | POK |
| Stem material | POK | POK |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 18 mm stainless steel |
| Actuation | 37 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 42 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! With a thin layer of factory lubrication. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko | KTT |
| Manufacturer | 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 KTT Vanilla Ice Cream is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Mirror and KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 force curve | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream force curve |
No Akko Mirror force curve available. |
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Comments on Akko Mirror switches | Comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream 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. | No comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches. |
