Akko Mirror switch
The Akko Mirror is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). It features a 22 mm spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 42g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy Akko Mirror switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Mirror 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akko US | CN | 11.39 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.25 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 17.05 CAD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.51 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.35 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 16.14 EUR / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 12.34 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.27 USD | sold out | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 2.38 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.32 USD | sold out | |
| AKKO EU | CN | 12.84 EUR / 45 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 11.15 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 1.12 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 Mirror data sheet
| Name | Akko Mirror |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon |
| Stem | POK standard |
| Spring | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 37 g |
| Bottom-out | 42 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! With a thin layer of factory lubrication. |
| Designer | Akko |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on Akko Mirror switches
Akko Mirror switches are initially designed for foamless build with its clean sound profile. The purpose of designing those switches is to reflect (mirror) the authentic sound of any keyboard as much as possible – Akko EU.
Akko Mirror alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Akko Mirror, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | HMX YG Macchiato linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Neo x HMX Azure linear, 5-pin, PA12/P3/LY2, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4, 32/40gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek Orange Boi linear, 5-pin, PA12/N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass/M4 POM, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Ash linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POK, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Hibiscus linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/T3, 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek Y2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U5+ UPE, 32/37gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream linear, 5-pin, KTT/POK/POK, 43/48gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | MMD Vivian linear, 5-pin, PA12/PUM (modified)/UPE (modified), 43/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). The 37g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 42g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Akko Mirror.