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Akko Penguin VS EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

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

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Akko Penguin

Akko

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Akko Penguin
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EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

EPOMAKER

Overall Comparison

Akko Penguin: 48.35% EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile: 51.65%
Overall: EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile Wins
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Penguin AND EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

Here’s how Akko Penguin and EPOMAKER Lilac 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 Lilac Silent Tactile: 2 advantages

Published advantages for Akko Penguin

1
  • Shorter pre-travel (2 ± 0.5 mm vs 2.2 ± 0.4 mm)

Published advantages for EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

2
  • Lighter operating force (40 ± 5 gf vs 50 gf)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (55 ± 5 gf vs 60 gf)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Penguin AND EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

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Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification Akko Penguin EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile
General Information
Switch Name: Akko Penguin EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile
Brand: Akko EPOMAKER
Manufacturer: Akko EPOMAKER
Series: Silent Series —
Variant Color: Penguin Gray & White Lilac
Release Date: October 1, 2023 2026
Switch Type: Mechanical Mechanical
Feel Type: Silent Tactile Silent Tactile
Switch Form Factor: MX Standard (MX)
Mount Type: PCB Mount 5-Pin (PCB Mount)
Force and Travel
Initial Force: — 32 ± 5 gf
Operating Force: 50 gf 40 ± 5 gf
Bottom-out Force: 60 gf 55 ± 5 gf
Tactile Force: 58 ± 5 gf —
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.5 mm 2.2 ± 0.4 mm
Total Travel: 3.3 mm 3.3 ± 0.4 mm
Tactile Position: 0.4 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 Polycarbonate (PC)
Bottom Housing Material: PA Polycarbonate (PC)
Stem Material: POM POM
Stem Shape: Dustproof stem MX Cross
Spring Type: Single-stage Single-stage Spring
Spring Length: 19.5 mm 20.5 mm
Contact Material: Gold-plated alloy —
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads Factory pre-lubed
Housing Transparency: Opaque Translucent
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:
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Release Timeline of Akko Penguin and EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

Akko Penguin
Akko Penguin
823 days
EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile
EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile

Akko Penguin was released 2 years, 3 months earlier than EPOMAKER Lilac Silent Tactile.

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