The HMX Pine Moon and Akko Starlit switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 50 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 vs PC (glitter)), stem material (T2 vs POM), spring (22 mm vs 20 mm), actuation (43 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (1 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (3.10 mm vs 3.40 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 HMX Pine Moon is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The Akko Starlit is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC (glitter) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. |
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| Name | HMX Pine Moon | Akko Starlit |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PC (glitter) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | T2 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 20 mm |
| Actuation | 43 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.10 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | YG Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Akko |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Pine Moon is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Akko Starlit can be found in multiple 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!
Comments on HMX Pine Moon switches | Comments on Akko Starlit switches |
No comments on HMX Pine Moon switches. | The Akko Starlit switches feature a glitter-infused PC top casing, capturing the brilliance of stars in the night sky. Starlit switches sound close to Piano Pro switches with a transparent PC case for better RGB, along with a LED diffuser. They feature a tightly coiled spring that ensures even resistance distribution, delivering a smooth bottom-out experience – Akko EU. |
