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The Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 and Akko x HMX Cilantro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PA66), bottom housing (PA vs PA66), stem material (PA vs POM), spring (21.5 mm vs KOS single-stage), (55 g vs 58 g), actuation (30 g vs 36 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 56 g), (0.50 mm vs 0.20 mm), total travel (3 mm vs 3.50 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 Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA bottom housing, and PA stem (standard shape). It features a 21.5 mm spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 0.50mm. The 30g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. | The Akko x HMX Cilantro is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The tactile bump is 58g at 0.20mm. The 36g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 56g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 | Akko x HMX Cilantro |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA | PA66 |
| Stem material | PA | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.5 mm | KOS single-stage |
| Tactile force | 55 g | 58 g |
| Actuation | 30 g | 36 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 56 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.50 mm | 0.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | Akko |
| Manufacturer | Akko | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 is much more widely available, but the Akko x HMX Cilantro is also available in some 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!
Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 force curve | Akko x HMX Cilantro force curve |
No Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 force curve available. |
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Comments on Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 switches | Comments on Akko x HMX Cilantro switches |
No comments on Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 switches. | Cilantro switches are Akko’s first deep clack tactile switches. It comes with an early bump at the very top, with strong tactile feedback. The switch comes with HMX’s latest mould, that is meticulously made with enhanced stability – Akko EU. |
