Akko x HMX Cilantro switch
The Akko x HMX Cilantro is a tactile mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy Akko x HMX Cilantro switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Akko x HMX Cilantro 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 | 17.96 CAD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.51 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.35 USD | buy | |
| AKKO EU | CN | 13.91 EUR / 45 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 USD | buy | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 24.70 AUD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.39 USD | buy | |
| OZO Keyboards | UK | 14.00 GBP / 45 pcs | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.71 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 USD | sold out | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.56 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 12.08 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 1.21 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 x HMX Cilantro force curve
Akko x HMX Cilantro data sheet
| Name | Akko x HMX Cilantro |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage |
| Tactile force | 58 g |
| Actuation | 36 g |
| Bottom-out | 56 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Akko |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on Akko x HMX Cilantro switches
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.
Akko x HMX Cilantro alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Akko x HMX Cilantro, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89% | Gateron Jupiter Brown tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Mini i tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 40/50gF, 1.4/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 35/55gF, 2.2/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 55/60gF, 2.2/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Quinn tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Durock Koala tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 42/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Cherry MX2A Brown tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Kailh Xuan tactile, 5-pin, LCP/LCP/MF (melamine formaldehyde), 45/58gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 55/60gF, 2.2/3.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 58g at 0.20mm. The 36g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 56g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Akko x HMX Cilantro.