The Akko Piano Pro and HMX Noire switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (PA vs PA12), bottom housing (PA vs PA12), spring (20 mm vs KOS double-stage extended), actuation (45 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.10 mm vs 3.70 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 Piano Pro is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. | The HMX Noire is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Akko Piano Pro | HMX Noire |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA | PA12 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm | KOS double-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.10 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob |
| Manufacturer | Akko | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Noire is not available at the moment, while the Akko Piano Pro can be found in 4 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 Akko Piano Pro switches | Comments on HMX Noire switches |
No comments on Akko Piano Pro switches. | From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys. |
