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Akko Penguin VS Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

We are comparing the Akko Penguin (Akko) with the Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile (Epomaker). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Akko Penguin

Akko

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Akko Penguin
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Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

Epomaker

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Overall Comparison

Akko Penguin: 50.01% Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile: 49.99%
Overall: Akko Penguin Wins
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Penguin AND Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

Here’s how Akko Penguin and Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Akko Penguin: 1 advantage Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile: 2 advantages

Published advantages for Akko Penguin

1
  • Shorter total travel (3.3 mm vs 3.6 ± 0.3 mm)

Published advantages for Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

2
  • Lighter operating force (35 ± 5 gf vs 50 gf)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (52 ± 5 gf vs 60 gf)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Penguin AND Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.

Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification Akko Penguin Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile
General Information
Switch Name: Akko Penguin Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile
Brand: Akko Epomaker
Manufacturer: Akko Epomaker
Series: Silent Series Crystal Series
Variant Color: Penguin Gray & White Fully Transparent Clear
Release Date: October 1, 2023 February 2025
Switch Type: Mechanical Mechanical
Feel Type: Silent Tactile Silent Tactile
Switch Form Factor: MX MX
Mount Type: PCB Mount 5-pin
Force and Travel
Initial Force: — 30 ± 5 gf
Operating Force: 50 gf 35 ± 5 gf
Bottom-out Force: 60 gf 52 ± 5 gf
Tactile Force: 58 ± 5 gf 48 ± 5 gf
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.5 mm 2 ± 0.3 mm
Total Travel: 3.3 mm 3.6 ± 0.3 mm
Tactile Position: 0.4 mm 0.5 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level: Low Silent
Sound Profile: Muted Muted
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material: PA PC
Bottom Housing Material: PA PC
Stem Material: POM POM
Stem Shape: Dustproof stem Standard MX
Spring Type: Single-stage Single-stage
Spring Length: 19.5 mm —
Spring Weight: — 52 gf
Contact Material: Gold-plated alloy Gold-plated copper
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads Lightly lubricated at contact points without damping pad saturation
Housing Transparency: Opaque Transparent
Light Diffuser:
Rated Lifespan: 50 M cycles At least 50 M cycles
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count: 5 5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Release Timeline of Akko Penguin and Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

Akko Penguin
Akko Penguin
489 days
Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile
Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile

Akko Penguin was released 1 year, 4 months earlier than Epomaker Crystal Silent Tactile.

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