The Akko Rosewood and Gateron Lunar Probe 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, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA vs Nylon PA66), stem material (PA vs POM), spring (21.5 mm vs 22 mm double-stage), actuation (40 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Gateron Lunar Probe is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Akko Rosewood | Gateron Lunar Probe |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | PA | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21.5 mm | 22 mm double-stage |
| Actuation | 40 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Akko | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Rosewood is much more widely available, but the Gateron Lunar Probe is also available in several stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Rosewood and Gateron Lunar Probe 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 | Gateron Lunar Probe force curve |
| No Gateron Lunar Probe force curve available. |
