The Akko x HMX Cilantro and Cherry MX2A Brown switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs Nylon), bottom housing (PA66 vs Nylon), spring (KOS single-stage vs stainless steel), (58 g vs 55 g), actuation (36 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (56 g vs 60 g), (0.20 mm vs 1.20 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 4 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 x HMX Cilantro is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The tactile bump is 58g at 0.20mm. The 36g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 56g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. Manufactured by HMX. | The Cherry MX2A Brown is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 1.20mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. This entry is for the 5-pin PCB-mount "SMD" version with the black housing, but there is a "RGB" one in light housing, and Plate-mount version are available too. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | Akko x HMX Cilantro | Cherry MX2A Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 58 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 36 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 56 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.20 mm | 1.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant |
| Designer | Akko | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko x HMX Cilantro is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A Brown 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!
Akko x HMX Cilantro force curve | Cherry MX2A Brown force curve |
| No Cherry MX2A Brown force curve available. |
Comments on Akko x HMX Cilantro switches | Comments on Cherry MX2A Brown switches |
Cilantro switches are Akko’s first deep clack tactile switches. It comes with an early bump at the very top, with strong tactile feedback. The switch comes with HMX’s latest mould, that is meticulously made with enhanced stability – Akko EU. | No comments on Cherry MX2A Brown switches. |
