The Akko x HMX Cilantro and Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs PC), bottom housing (PA66 vs Nylon), stem shape (standard vs partial box), spring (KOS single-stage vs 20 mm), (58 g vs 55 g), actuation (36 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (56 g vs 55 g), (0.20 mm vs 0.50 mm), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.30 mm). That said, they are very different. 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 Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 0.50mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. |
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| Name | Akko x HMX Cilantro | Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial box |
| Spring | KOS single-stage | 20 mm |
| Tactile force | 58 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 36 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 56 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.20 mm | 0.50 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Akko |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 is much more widely available, but the Akko x HMX Cilantro 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 | Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 force curve |
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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 Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 switches. |
