Akko Botany switch
The Akko Botany is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA6 bottom housing, and Nylon (Pro) stem (standard). It features a 21.8 mm spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko.
Where to buy Akko Botany switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Botany 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.09 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy |
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 Botany data sheet
| Name | Akko Botany |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA6 |
| Stem | Nylon (Pro) standard |
| Spring | 21.8 mm |
| Actuation | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Akko |
| Manufacturer | unknown |
Comments on Akko Botany switches
Akko Botany is a mid-pitched version of Rosewood with a clear bottom-out sound profile. The color of the switch is inspired by “Haworthia cooperi” in a light bluish green pattern. The switch features our custom Nylon (Pro) stem, a PA12 blend top cover, and a PA6 bottom housing, creating a unique material combination – Akkogear.eu.
Akko Botany alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Akko Botany, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | HMX Xinhai (light) linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/Nylon/POM, 37/45gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Cheese linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/Nylon PA-2/LY, 43/46gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Cloud (42g) linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/Nylon PA2.0/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Crisp linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/POM/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Serene Green linear, 5-pin, PA12/POM/UPE, 42/46gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX EVA linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA4/T2, 42/48gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keygreek Crepe linear, 5-pin, PC/P4/PBT, 37/45gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Neo Oat linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA6/L4 POM, 36/45gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keygeek x Neo Rye linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12 (modified)/Nylon PA12 (modified)/L4 (POM), 36/45gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Neo x HMX Azure linear, 5-pin, PA12/P3/LY2, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA6 bottom housing, and Nylon (Pro) stem (standard). The 38g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Akko Botany.