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The Keygeek Roxy and Akko Starlit switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC (glitter) top housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) vs PA66), stem material (M4 (POM+ceramic powder) vs POM), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are mostly 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 Keygeek Roxy is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC (glitter) top housing, P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) bottom housing, and M4 (POM+ceramic powder) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | 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 | Keygeek Roxy | Akko Starlit |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC (glitter) | PC (glitter) |
| Bottom housing | P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) | PA66 |
| Stem material | M4 (POM+ceramic powder) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Akko |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Starlit is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Roxy is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek Roxy and Akko Starlit 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!
Comments on Keygeek Roxy switches | Comments on Akko Starlit switches |
Clacky is no longer a good word to describe how high-pitched and loud these switches are. For the Keygeek switches that use the P bottom housing, including Roxy, of course, I personally prefer using the word "metallic" to describe their sound profile. The transparent PC top housing not just looks beautiful with glitter, but it also makes the switch feel super smooth overall. It also helps with the top-out sound by making it brighter – Unikeys. | 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. |
