Akko Rosewood Linear Switch Review

Overview

The Akko Rosewood was designed to be paired with the Akko MU01 wooden case keyboard. The Akko Rosewood aims to deliver a rich and deep thocky sound.

Product Details


Name	Akko Rosewood
Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PA12
Bottom Housing Material	PA6
Stem Material	Nylon
Operating Force	40 ± 5gf
Bottom Out Force	50g
Pre Travel	2.0±0.5mm
Total Travel	4.0mm
Mount	5 pin
Factory Lube	Yes

Switch Feel

The Akko Rosewood feels very comfortable to type on without fatigue due to its combination of a light spring weight and long spring length, similar to HMX springs. The Akko Rosewood provides a simplistic typing experience for those who enjoy lighter springs weights. In its stock form, the Akko Rosewood has a bit of stem wobble that is more present in the N/S direction. Filming the switch significantly reduces the stem and housing wobble. The Akko Rosewood would be a great choice to try if you are used to the feel of light-spring switches.

Switch Sound

The Akko Rosewood offers a different sound profile than current releases of linear switches. Some of the current popular linear switches emphasize a sharp bottom out with a poppy top out. The Akko Rosewood is true to its design by achieving a deep and thocky bottom out and a deep and soft top out. The Akko Rosewood produces a sound similar to the sound of familiar full travel switches, producing a full and well rounded bottom out, in contrast to the sharp bottom sounds produced from long pole stems. The Akko Rosewood is a great option to try if you are looking for a deep and thocky switch that doesn't have the sharp bottom out sound.

Here is a sound test of the Akko Rosewood:

Comparison Akko Mirror vs. Akko Rosewood

When comparing the Akko Mirror and Akko Rosewood, both are linear switches, but they differ significantly in feel and sound profile.

Feel: The Akko Mirror, manufactured by HMX, features a tight housing with minimal stem wobble, resulting in a slick and smooth keystroke. Its medium-weight spring provides a balanced typing experience. In contrast, the Akko Rosewood has a lighter spring weight with a long spring, making it more effortless to press and ideal for those who prefer light-actuation switches.
Sound: The Akko Mirror is known for its high-pitched, loud, and clacky sound with a sharp bottom-out due to its long-pole stem. On the other hand, the Akko Rosewood has a deep, thocky, and soft sound profile with a full-travel bottom-out, making it a great option for those who prefer a rich and rounded typing sound instead of sharp or poppy tones.

If you enjoy a crisp, loud, and clacky switch, the Akko Mirror is a great choice. But if you prefer a lighter feel with a deep, thocky sound, the Akko Rosewood is the better option.

Things to Note

The Akko Rosewood would benefit from hand lubing. There is a slight scratch in stock form that isn't noticeable during normal typing, but hand lubing would elevate the glossiness to a smoother sound and feel.

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