Well, since the lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is a and the Akko x HMX Cilantro is a standard MX mechanical switch, the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is a tactile with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (Choc shape). The tactile bump is 45g at 0.40mm. The 35g actuation occurs at 1.49mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 2.95mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by lowprokb. Manufactured by Kailh. | 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 | lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset | Akko x HMX Cilantro |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | - | PA66 |
| Stem material | - | POM |
| Stem shape | Choc | standard |
| Spring | - | KOS single-stage |
| Tactile force | 45 g | 58 g |
| Actuation | 35 g | 36 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 56 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.40 mm | 0.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.49 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 2.95 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | lowprokb | Akko |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Akko x HMX Cilantro can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset and Akko x HMX Cilantro 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!
lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset force curve | Akko x HMX Cilantro force curve |
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The Sunset Tactile Choc Switches are being dubbed as "the first truly new Choc switch in years". The switch was born from a design by LowproKB - a company that specializes in anything and everything low profile and Choc - and manufactured by Kailh, the leading company in Choc switches. Using a newly designed tactile stem and a 40g spring, the Sunset switch is able to produce a nice tactile bump, and as it comes factory lubricated, is also exceptionally smooth. | 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. |
