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The Akko x HMX Cilantro and Sillyworks x Gateron Type R switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different spring (KOS single-stage vs 22 mm KOS double-stage extended), actuation (36 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (56 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3 mm). 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 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 Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Akko x HMX Cilantro | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage | 22 mm KOS double-stage extended |
| Tactile force | 58 g | - g |
| Actuation | 36 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 56 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.20 mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Akko | Sillyworks |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is much more widely available, but the Akko x HMX Cilantro is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko x HMX Cilantro and Sillyworks x Gateron Type R 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 x HMX Cilantro force curve | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R force curve |
| No Sillyworks x Gateron Type R force curve available. |
Comments on Akko x HMX Cilantro switches | Comments on Sillyworks x Gateron Type R 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. | The Gateron Type R tactile switch might be the craziest tactile switch you have ever seen. Sillyworks' goal was to create a tactile switch that doesn't come with any linear travel: A 100% pure tactile switch. The Type R has a super short travel distance which is 3mm only. With the help of the elongated stem pole and tactile bump design, the tactility starts at the keypress and ends with the bottom-out. Sound-wise, because the travel is so short and bottom-out comes too quickly, the Type R switches tend to sound clackier than other Gateron tactile switches – Unikeys. |
