Akko Starlit switch
The Akko Starlit is a linear mechanical switch with PC (glitter) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 20 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko.
Where to buy Akko Starlit switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Starlit 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 | 11.87 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.26 USD | buy | |
| AKKO EU | CN | 13.91 EUR / 45 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 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 Starlit data sheet
| Name | Akko Starlit |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC (glitter) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 20 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Akko |
Comments on Akko Starlit switches
The Akko Starlit switches feature a glitter-infused PC top casing, capturing the brilliance of stars in the night sky. Starlit switches sound close to Piano Pro switches with a transparent PC case for better RGB, along with a LED diffuser. They feature a tightly coiled spring that ensures even resistance distribution, delivering a smooth bottom-out experience – Akko EU.
Akko Starlit alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Akko Starlit, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | Siliworks X HMX Sonja linear, 5-pin, PA66 (with texture for scratchiness)/PA66/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX TT Red linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/POM, 40/45gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | KTT Hyacinth linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/56gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Lunar Probe linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Pebble linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Akko Piano Pro linear, 5-pin, PA/PA/POM, 45/50gF, 1.9/3.1mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC (glitter) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.80mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Akko Starlit.