Akko Rosewood switch
The Akko Rosewood is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA bottom housing, and PA stem (standard). It features a 21.5 mm spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko.

Where to buy Akko Rosewood switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Rosewood 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 | |
| ktechs | SG | 17.10 SGD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 3.92 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Swagkeys | KR | 2.95 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Akko US | CN | 13.29 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 13.29 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 14.20 USD / 45 pcs | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 20.00 CAD / 45 pcs | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| StacksKB | IN | 1399.00 INR / 45 pcs | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 2.85 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| AKKO EU | CN | 14.99 EUR / 45 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.61 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| OZO Keyboards | UK | 14.00 GBP / 45 pcs | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 13.01 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 1.30 USD | buy | |
| Mechboards | UK | 17.10 GBP / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.51 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 Rosewood force curve

Akko Rosewood data sheet
| Name | Akko Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA |
| Stem | PA standard |
| Spring | 21.5 mm |
| Actuation | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Akko |
Akko Rosewood alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Akko Rosewood, 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% | KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/KT2, 40/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | SW x HMX Garnet linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keylist Kitty linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/HPE, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic linear, 5-pin, PC/P4/T5, 45/53gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | MMD Princess Linear Ultra linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/LY, 42/48gF, 1.9/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Emo linear, 5-pin, PC/P2/LY, 40/46gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 (30% glass fiber)/POM, 42/47gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Pebble linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Cthulhu linear, 5-pin, PC/P7/M1 POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PA bottom housing, and PA stem (standard). The 40g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Akko Rosewood.