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The BSUN Maple Sugar and Akko Creamy Yellow U1 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, standard stem shape, - spring, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon (modified) vs PA66 Nylon), stem material (S3 (POM blend) vs POM), actuation (55 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 52 g). That said, they are quite 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 BSUN Maple Sugar is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, Nylon (modified) bottom housing, and S3 (POM blend) stem (standard shape). The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by BSUN. | The Akko Creamy Yellow U1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. |
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| Name | BSUN Maple Sugar | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (modified) | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | S3 (POM blend) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | - |
| Actuation | 55 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Akko |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN Maple Sugar is not available at the moment, while the Akko Creamy Yellow U1 can be found in 1 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!
BSUN Maple Sugar force curve | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 force curve |
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BSUN Maple Sugar sound test | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 sound test |
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Comments on BSUN Maple Sugar switches | Comments on Akko Creamy Yellow U1 switches |
The BSUN Maple Sugar linear switches are one of BSUN’s most impressive recent releases, delivering a deep, thocky sound profile with a lively pop on bottom-out. Built using new molds, these switches showcase tighter housings, reduced wobble, and improved consistency, all while keeping the smoothness BSUN is known for – LumeKeebs. BSUN Maple Sugar switches are overall thocky (or deep and loud sounding). The S3 material, despite its novel code name, is a POM blend plastic. The POM top housing makes sure the top-out doesn't sound too sharp or loud and is still smooth enough when paired with an S3 stem. Because both the top housing and the stem are made of POM material, you can hear a very slight scratch sound when you put the switch right next to your ears. You won't be able to feel the scratch, however. The modified nylon bottom housing is the key ingredient here as it livens up the overall sound signature to make it more poppy – Unikeys. | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 linear switches feature a new POM blend, 45g actuation force, reduced spring ping, smooth travel, and a satisfying low-pitched thock for custom mechanical keyboards. A newly engineered POM material improves the switch's natural self-lubricating properties, delivering a smoother and more refined typing experience. Our 100-piece switch jar packs your entire build into one compact, clear canister that's easy to carry, easy to store, and impossible to ignore on your desk – Akko EU. |
