The Siliworks X HMX Sonja and Akko Starlit switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) vs PC (glitter)), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 20 mm), bottom-out force (52 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (3.90 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Siliworks X HMX Sonja is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. 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 | Siliworks X HMX Sonja | Akko Starlit |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) | PC (glitter) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | 20 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Silliworks | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Akko |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Siliworks X HMX Sonja is much more widely available, but the Akko Starlit is also available in 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!
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The HMX Sonja linear switch designed by Siliworks (previously Sillyworks) is a new HMX rail bottom-out switch. Different from the snow crash switches, the housing mold Sonja switches use is customized by Silliworks; The top housing comes with an intentional rough texture to create a satisfying scratchy feel - 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. |
