Akko Cilantro

Tactile Akko, made by HMX

Akko Cilantro switch
Image courtesy of Akko

The Akko Cilantro is an HMX-made early-bump tactile with a strong 58g peak right at the top of travel and a deep clack, Akko's first serious enthusiast tactile.

Akko Cilantro specs

Type Tactile
Actuation force 36g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 2.1 mm
Total travel 3.5 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing PA66
Spring n/a
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.29 / switch
Sound profile deep, clacky tactile
Released 2025

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the Akko Cilantro

Gazzew Boba U4T Tactile The Gazzew Boba U4T is the benchmark thocky tactile, pairing a big D-shaped bump with soft proprietary housings for a deep bottom-out; also sold in a 68g weighting. Compare: Akko Cilantro vs Gazzew Boba U4T
Drop Holy Panda X Tactile The Drop Holy Panda X is Gateron's factory-lubed reimagining of the Holy Panda, with a long rounded bump that fills most of its 3.5mm travel and far better consistency than the original. Compare: Akko Cilantro vs Drop Holy Panda X

Keyboards sold with the Akko Cilantro

MonsGeek M1 V5 75% · $90 · hot-swap The MonsGeek M1 V5 is a $90 aluminum 75% tri-mode keyboard with a quick-release ball-catch screwless case, 8000mAh battery, and QMK/VIA support on its VIA editions.

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Akko Cilantro (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use the KeebScout database to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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