Compare Akko Botany Linear vs Phynikeys First Encounter Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Akko Botany Linear and Phynikeys First Encounter Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2024 38g actuation force 3.6mm total travel PA12 top housing Nylon stem Thocky sound profile	Released in 2025 42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel POM stem Clacky sound profile
Score	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:73.9 Materials:65.9 Finish:84.4	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:79.1 Materials:76.7 Finish:84.4
Name	Name Akko Botany Linear	Name Phynikeys First Encounter Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 38g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 48g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 3.5mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PA12	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material PA6	Bottom Housing Material PA6
Stem Material	Stem Material Nylon	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -