The Akko Fairy (silent) and Lichicx Gentle V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA vs POK), bottom housing (PA vs Nylon PA66), stem material (POM vs POM + silicone dampener), stem shape (standard vs dust-proof), spring (17 mm vs 17 mm single-stage), actuation (50 g vs 49 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 58 g), total travel (3.30 mm vs 3.80 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 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. | The Lichicx Gentle V2 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM + silicone dampener stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 17 mm single-stage spring. The 49g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by JKDK Studio. Manufactured by Lichicx. |
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| Name | Akko Fairy (silent) | Lichicx Gentle V2 |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA | POK |
| Bottom housing | PA | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM + silicone dampener |
| Stem shape | standard | dust-proof |
| Spring | 17 mm | 17 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 50 g | 49 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | JKDK Studio |
| Manufacturer | Akko | Lichicx |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Lichicx Gentle V2 is not available at the moment, while the Akko Fairy (silent) can be found in 7 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Fairy (silent) and Lichicx Gentle V2 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!
Akko Fairy (silent) force curve | Lichicx Gentle V2 force curve |
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built-in silicone pads for ultimate quiet | The Gentle V2 Switches from JKDK Studio feature light pink housings with a cherry blossom pink stem, as well as a light guide column. These switches utilise the same silencing method as the XCJZ Lucy switch – SerpentKeys. Lichicx XCJZ Lucy recolor switches: Lichicx Gentle switches - same Mold but different springs and cheaper. |
