The Akko Rosewood and Keylist Kitty switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA vs PA66), stem material (PA vs HPE), spring (21.5 mm vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (40 g vs 45 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.70 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 Akko Rosewood is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA bottom housing, and PA stem (standard shape). It features a 21.5 mm spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. | The Keylist Kitty is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and HPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. With kitty paw light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keylist Studio. Manufactured by Tecsee. |
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| Name | Akko Rosewood | Keylist Kitty |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA | PA66 |
| Stem material | PA | HPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.5 mm | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 40 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | - | Keylist Studio |
| Manufacturer | Akko | Tecsee |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keylist Kitty is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Akko Rosewood can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Rosewood and Keylist Kitty 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 Rosewood force curve | Keylist Kitty force curve |
| No Keylist Kitty force curve available. |
Comments on Akko Rosewood switches | Comments on Keylist Kitty switches |
No comments on Akko Rosewood switches. | The Kitty linear switch designed by Keylist Studio features a cute kittycat paw light diffuser on the top housing. With transparent keycaps on and RGB underglow, the kittypaws light up and look very adorable. Material-wise, Kitty switches come with an HPE stem and PA66 bottom housing for a thocky and relatively deep sound profile. The HPE stem also ensures each keystroke is smooth and clean – Unikeys. |
