Akko Botany is a linear mechanical switch from Akko released in July 2024 with a 38 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel and 3.6 mm total travel.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Akko Botany
Akko
Akko
Custom Series
Botanical Green & Cream
July 17, 2024
Available
Mechanical
Linear
MX
PCB Mount
38 ± 5 gf
45 gf
2 ± 0.6 mm
3.60 mm
No
No
No
No
Linear
Dustproof stem
No
Medium
Clacky
PA12
PA6
Custom Nylon Pro
Single-stage
21.80 mm
Opaque
Factory pre-lubed on rails and stem
Yes
Yes
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated alloy
Editor's Note: Botany is Akko's slightly higher-pitched companion to Rosewood. It combines a PA12 top, PA6 bottom, and custom Nylon Pro stem with a 38±5 gf operating force, 45 gf maximum end force, 3.6 mm total travel, and a 21.8±0.5 mm spring.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Akko Botany is a Mechanical switch from Akko with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Akko Botany has an operating force of 38 gf. That is a light switch feel suited to users who prefer easy keypresses.
The Akko Botany has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Akko Botany has a total travel distance of 3.60 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Akko Botany is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Akko Botany is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Akko Botany include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Akko Botany lists top housing: PA12, bottom housing: PA6, stem: Custom Nylon Pro, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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