The Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent and Akko Fairy (silent) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PA), bottom housing (Nylon vs PA), stem material (POM + silicone dampeners vs POM), spring (stainless steel vs 17 mm), actuation (54 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (57.5 g vs 55 g), total travel (4 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 Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM + silicone dampeners stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The operating force is 54g. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Built-in dampeners on switch stem minimize noise. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kineric Labs. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Akko Fairy (silent) is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 17 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. |
|
|
| Name | Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent | Akko Fairy (silent) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PA |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA |
| Stem material | POM + silicone dampeners | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 17 mm |
| Actuation | 54 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 57.5 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Kineric Labs | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Akko |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Akko Fairy (silent) can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent and Akko Fairy (silent) 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!
Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent force curve | Akko Fairy (silent) force curve |
No Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent force curve available. |
|
Comments on Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent switches | Comments on Akko Fairy (silent) switches |
No comments on Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent switches. | built-in silicone pads for ultimate quiet |
