| Switch Type: Linear | Mount: PCB Mount (5-pin) | Spring: Single Stage | Price: $11.99 (45 pcs) on Akko |
| Top Housing: PC | Bottom Housing: PA66 | Stem: POK | Factory Lubed: Yes |
| Actuation Point: | 2.0 ± 0.4mm | Actuation Point: | 2.03mm |
| Actuation Force: | 60 ± 10gf | Actuation Force: | 60gf |
| Total Travel: | 3.6 ± 0.4mm | Total Travel: | 3.37mm |
| Peak Tactile Point: | N/A | Peak Tactile Point: | N/A |
| Peak Tactile Force: | N/A | Peak Tactile Force: | N/A |
| Reset Point: | 1.9mm | Reset Point: | 1.98mm |
| Bottom-out Force: | 70gf MAX | Bottom-out Force: | 66.8gf |
| Stem Length: | 13.57mm | ||
The Akko x Monsgeek Green Fog or simply as the ‘Akko Green Fog’ is a heavy linear switch with a shortened travel. Akko also claims that this switch offers a deep and thocky sound.
In case you’re wondering who MonsGeek is; they’re Akko’s sister brand. You can learn more about them here.
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These switches were sent by Akko for review and testing purposes. I was NOT PAID in any way to write this review. Impartiality will always be a top priority here at KeebWorks; this one included.
TL;DR
These are just as smooth and consistent as Akko’s lighter switches. It’s honestly a real shame they don’t make as many heavy switches as they do with lighter ones because I think they would be quite popular.
Smoothness: 8/10
On-centre keypresses are extremely smooth with no noticeable inconsistencies even at very slow keypresses.
Off-centre keypresses have noticeable binding at very slow keypresses, but this isn’t felt during normal typing.
Overall, I recommend them to those looking for a heavy linear with a smooth and consistent performance. Also, before I forget, they’re also factory lubed.
Akko Green Fog switch disassembled.
Weighting: 9/10
According to Akko, these switches have an actuation force of 60g at 2mm and a bottom-out distance of 3.6mm.
Akko Green Fog force curve.
As you can see from the force curve above, the Akko Green Fog were within their tolerances during my test which was nice to see.
In the real world, they’re heavy switches. These are for those looking for a Cherry MX Black or similar in weighting as a replacement/upgrade. However, these switches do have a shorter travel which you may need getting used to, but I wouldn’t consider it a dealbreaker.
As they are Akko switches, their consistency is top-notch with only very slight binding issues when typing very slowly. Additionally, its weighting is perfectly catered towards me – a lover of heavy weighted switches.
Overall, it’s refreshing to see Akko offering enthusiasts a heavier switch option. I’m personally hoping for a heavy tactile switch at some point.
Sound: 7/10
These are clacky sounding switches. Unlike what Akko claims, these switches definitely do not sound thocky on my keyboard. Although, I would imagine they would sound deeper and thockier if that’s what you were going for.
Overall, they’re fine sounding switches, but they would’ve scored higher if they were more on the thocky side.
The Akko Green Fog stem length is 13.57mm.
Typing Performance: 8/10
Weighting and consistency are the two most important aspects I look for in a linear switch regarding typing performance – this switch has both my preferred weighting and the top-tier consistency I’m looking for.
I can actually type on these without worrying about making too many typos, unlike with many of Akko’s lighter offerings. I think it’s been since the Akko Jelly Black where I’ve actually been able to complement an Akko linear switch with regards to its weighting which has been MORE THAN 2 YEARS AGO! (Although, the Jelly Black wasn’t as heavy or as refined).
The shorter travel didn’t bother me at all. The fact that it actuates at a relatively normal 2mm made the switch felt normal. It’s usually when the actuation point is higher than usual that I start to complain – but that’s thankfully not the case with these.
Overall, aside from the occasional binding, I really like these switches. I can see myself using these long-term given their weighting, smoothness and consistency.
Gaming Performance: 8/10
Gaming with these was just fantastic. I only had very minor issues, so I really liked gaming with them.
Of course, I have to start with its weighting – its just fits me perfectly for gaming! Sure, I did get finger fatigue after several hours, but I’d rather have that any day than accidentally pressing keys due to a light weighting.
Their smoothness and consistency were also very good. I only had a couple of instances where I pressed a key off-centre and I felt light binding, but this was quite subtle and didn’t really take away from my gaming experience.
Similarly to typing, the shorter travel also didn’t bother me here. Although, it might take you a few days of gaming with these to get accustomed to them if you’re already very well in-tune with your current switches.
Overall, I would 100% rock these for gaming. And I highly these to those looking for a heavy linear switch for gaming that doesn’t suck.
Final Score = 40/50 (80%)
did you try these in any LED equipped boards? I’m curious if the LED spreader is useful, or just a gimmick. I’m curious to try a heavier linear, but mostly you and I seem to have similar tastes in heavier tactile switches.