Akko Bittersweet switch
The Akko Bittersweet is a tactile mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and PA12 stem (standard). The tactile bump is 65g at 0.80mm. The operating force is 48g. Bottom-out is at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko.
Where to buy Akko Bittersweet switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Bittersweet switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeaverKeys | CA | 18.43 CAD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 13.29 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.21 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| AKKO EU | CN | 14.99 EUR / 45 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.33 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.45 USD | sold out |
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 Bittersweet force curve
Akko Bittersweet data sheet
| Name | Akko Bittersweet |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Stem | PA12 standard |
| Spring | |
| Tactile force | 65 g |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.80 mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko |
| Manufacturer | unknown |
Akko Bittersweet sound test
Comments on Akko Bittersweet switches
Bittersweet is designed to be the tactile counterpart to Rosewood. It produces a muted thocky sound profile, and a signature light bump similar to MX Brown. This bump is light that it might sometimes go unnoticed, producing a “bittersweet” mixed impression. The sound and feel might be “bitter” for some, yet “sweet” for others – Akko EU.
Akko Bittersweet alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Akko Bittersweet, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84% | Akko x HMX Cilantro tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 36/56gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Akko Cream Blue Pro V5 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/PA12, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | Gateron Jupiter Brown tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and PA12 stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 65g at 0.80mm. The operating force being around 48g. Bottom-out being about 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Akko Bittersweet.