Akko Hall Effect Keyboards and Switches

AKKO makes mechanical keyboards, switches keycaps and even mice. Like their competition they have started making Hall Effect magnetic keyboards and switches starting in 2023. I’m going to try to list all of their Hall Effect keyboards and point the differences between the switches.

Akko Hall Effect Keyboards List

Currently AKKO sells three main magnetic keyboards. Newer editions are slightly upgraded.

• 1st gen: Akko 7th Anniversary MOD 007 PC
• 2nd gen: Akko MOD007B-HE PC (Santorini and Tokyo)
• 3rd gen: Akko MOD007v3 HE Year of Dragon

Feature	3061S HE Shine-Through	MOD007B PC Santorini	Akko 7th Anniversary MOD 007 PC	MOD007v3 HE Year of Dragon
Switch	Kailh Sakura Pink Magnetic Switch	Kailh Sakura Pink Magnetic Switch / Akko Cream Yellow Magnetic Switch	Akko Cream Yellow Magnetic Switch / Kailh Sakura Pink Magnetic Switch	Akko Cream Yellow Magnetic Switch
Connectivity	USB Type C	Wireless/Bluetooth/USB Type C	Wireless/Bluetooth/USB Type C	USB Type C
Polling rate (wired)	8000Hz	1000Hz	1000Hz	8000Hz
Macro	Supported	Akko Macro V1.0	Akko Macro V1.0	Supported
N-Key Rollover	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Disable Winlock	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Backlit	RGB backlit	RGB backlit	RGB backlit	RGB backlit
Hot-Swappable	N/A	Yes	Yes	N/A
Model	3061S HE	MOD007B PC	MOD007 PC	MOD007v3
Dimensions (mm)	292*101*37mm	333*147*32mm	333*147*32mm	333*146*33mm
Weight	0.5KG	1KG	1KG	1.9KG
Material	PBT Material	PBT Material	PBT Material	PBT Material
Profile	OEM	Cherry	OEM	Cherry
Printing Technology	Double-Shot	Dye-Sublimation	Dye-Sublimation	Dye-Sublimation

How the magnetic switch from Akko is built – a diagram.

Magnetic switches from Akko using Hall Effect technology allow you to have these three features:

• Highly Adjustable Actuation Distance: Fine-tune the distance required to register a key press, ranging from 0.1mm to 4.0mm in 0.1mm increments.
• Rapid Trigger: Very popular feature for gamers, allowing for tiny key presses and releases (adjustable between 0.1mm and 2.5mm). This is particularly helpful for techniques like counter-strafing in Valorant and supergliding in Apex Legends.
• Dynamic Keystrokes: Bind a single key to perform four different actions based on how far you press it (similar to a joystick). This goes beyond traditional macros, as it simulates actual key presses with varying values based on press depth.

Akko’s Magnetic Switches keyboards are built with a gasket or tray mount structure and aluminum alloy plate for a sturdy and responsive typing experience. They also support both PCB-mounted and plate-mounted stabilizers for added flexibility.

Akko Magnetic Hall Effect Switches

The keyboards come pre-installed with Akko’s Cream Yellow or Kailh Sakura Pink magnetic switches, both pre-lubricated for a smoother feel. They also support most Akko hall effect keyboards with 3-pin mechanical switches (although calibration is required).

Akko Hall Effect Switch	Cream Yellow Magnetic	Kailh Sakura Pink Magnetic
Type	Linear	Linear
Operating Force	50 ± 10gf	50 ± 10gf
Total Travel	4.0mm	4.0 ± 0.4mm
Pre-Travel	2.0 ± 0.5mm	2.0 ± 0.5mm

Due to the nature of magnetic switches and potential environmental factors, occasional calibration is recommended to maintain optimal performance.

Akko Web-Based Driver. Akko provides a web-based driver for their keyboards, including the Magnetic Switches line-up. This driver allows you to access and configure all the features mentioned above.