Akko x MonsGeek acrylic 16-key switch tester. We selected a wide range of different switches from 3 different brands for users to test at minimal cost. Be aware! Some switches may come in different versions in different batches. [Linear Switches] Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro (5-Pin) Akko CS Matcha Green Akko CS Crystal Silver Akko CS Jelly Black Akko CS Piano (5-Pin) Gateron White Lubed Akko x TTC Demon Cherry MX RGB Red [Tactile Switches] Akko V3 Cream Blue Pro (5-Pin) Akko CS Lavender Purple Akko CS Ocean Blue Akko CS Jelly Purple Akko CS Wine White Gateron Orange Lubed [Clicky Switches] Akko Blue TTC Gold Blue Switch
Cream Yellow Pro is an upgraded version of Cream Yellow. Major Changes 5-Pin switches (better stability) Dustproof stem (better stability) Upgrade silver contact to palladium gold Upgrade phosphor copper to alloy copper Lubed rail to reduce friction Overall it should bring a more consistent typing experience. Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro Type: Linear Operating Force: 50gf ± 10gf Total Travel: 3.3mm Pre Travel: 2.0 ± 0.6mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
Cream Blue Pro is an upgraded version of Cream Blue. Major Changes: 5-Pin switches (better stability) Dustproof stem (better stability) Upgrade silver contact to palladium gold Upgrade phosphor copper to alloy copper Lubed rail to reduce friction Overall it should bring a more consistent typing experience. Akko V3 Cream Blue Pro Type: Tactile Operating Force: 45gf ± 10gf Total Travel: 3.3mm Pre Travel: 2.2 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:0.1mm Tactile Force: 55gf ± 10gf
Akko Silver Pro has upgraded the regular CS Silver to 5-pin with dustproof structure, with additional lubes on the rails, providing better out-of-box experiences. Akko V3 Silver Pro Type: Linear Operating Force: 40gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.0 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
Akko Cream Black has upgraded the regular Jelly Black to 5-pin, with additional lubes on the rails, providing better out-of-box experiences Akko V3 Cream Black Pro Type: Linear Operating Force: 55gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.3mm Pre Travel: 2.0 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
AKKO V3 LAVENDER PURPLE PRO SWITCH Type: Tactile Operating Force: 40gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.8mm Pre Travel: 1.9 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:0.5mm Tactile Force: 55gf ± 5gf
AKKO CS JELLY WHITE SWITCH Type: Linear Actuation Force : 35gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
AKKO V3 MATCHA GREEN PRO SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 55gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.8mm Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
Akko Piano Pro has upgraded the regular Piano switches with additional lubes on the rails, providing better out-of-box experiences. AKKO V3 PIANO PRO SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 45gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.5mm Pre Travel: 1.9 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
AKKO V3 CRYSTAL PRO SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 45gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.8mm Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
AKKO CS JELLY BLACK SWITCH Type: Linear Actuation Force: 50gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
Lubricants used during hand-lube process Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0 AKKO CS PIANO SWITCH (Hand-lubed) Type: Linear Operating Force: 48 ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.5 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Bottom-Out Force: 53 ± 5gf Tactile Force: N/A
AKKO CS VINTAGE WHITE SWITCH Type: Linear End Force: 35gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.5mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
AKKO CS ROSE RED SWITCH ype: Linear Actuation Force: 43gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.5 ± 0.2mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
Lubricants used during hand-lube process Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0 AKKO CS JELLY BLACK SWITCH (Hand-lubed) Type: Linear Actuation Force: 50gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
With dual tactile bump (both when pressing and releasing) A “toy” designed for the custom mechanical keyboard community. Comparing with the classic CS switches, the new CS switches are equipped with dustproof stem for enhanced stability AKKO CS JELLY BLUE SWITCH Type: Tactile Actuation Force: 40gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:0.3 ± 0.2mm Tactile Force: 60gf ±5gf
AKKO CS JELLY PINK SWITCH Type: Linear Actuation Force: 45gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
AKKO CS SILVER SWITCH Type: Linear Actuation F orce: 45gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.0 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
AKKO CS SILVER SWITCH (Hand-lubed) Type: Linear Operating Force: 43gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.0 ± 0.5mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
AKKO CS CRYSTAL SILVER SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 43gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.0 ± 0.6mm Tactile Position:N/A End Force: 48gf ±5gf
Akko’s first full polycarbonate switches 43gf classic actuation force with 18mm extension spring. AKKO CS CRYSTAL SWITCH Type: Linear End Force: 43gf±5gf Total Travel: 4.0-0.5mm Pre-Travel: 1.6±0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
Full polycarbonate structure (stem+housing) Crystal gray housing for optimized RGB experiences 23mm extension spring AKKO CS CRYSTAL WINE RED SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 45gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.6 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.6 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A End Force: 48gf ±5gf
Full polycarbonate switches 22mm extension spring with 1.6mm short pre-travel. AKKO CS CRYSTAL BLUE SWITCH Type: Linear End Force: 40 ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.5mm Pre-Travel: 1.6 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
Lubricants used during hand-lube process: Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0 AKKO CS MATCHA GREEN SWITCH (Hand-lubed) Type: Linear Actuation Force: 50gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
AKKO CS MATCHA GREEN SWITCH Type: Linear Actuation Force: 50gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
Lubricants used during hand-lube process: Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0 AKKO CS WINE RED SWITCH (Hand-lubed) Type: Linear End Force: 43gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.5mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
Lubricants used during hand-lube process Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0 AKKO CS WINE WHITE SWITCH (Hand-lubed) Type: Tactile Operating force: 36gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.5mm Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:0.5 ± 0.3mm Tactile Force: 55gf ±5gf
Akko’s first silent switches to help create a quiet work environment with mechanical switches Silent switches can significant reduce decibel output of keyboards in the same build environment Disclaimer: silent switches still produce sounds, in a limited level, and the performance also dependent on the keycaps/build. AKKO HAZE PINK SILENT SWITCH(Silent) Type: Linear Operating Force: 43 ± 5gf Bottom-Out Force: 58 ± 5gf Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.3mm Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position: N/A
AKKO CS AIR SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 48gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.5mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A End Force: 56gf ±5gf
Lubricants used during hand-lube process Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0 AKKO CS LAVENDER PURPLE SWITCH Type: Tactile Operating Force: 36gf ± 5gf Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.5mm Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm Tactile Position:0.5 ± 0.3mm Tactile Force: 50gf ±5gf
AKKO V3 CREAM YELLOW SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 50 ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.5±0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.9±0.3mm Tactile Position:N/A End Force: 58gf ± 5gf
AKKO V3 CREAM BLUE SWITCH Type: Tactile Operating Force: 38 ± 5gf Total Travel: 3.5±0.3mm Pre-Travel: 2.0±0.3mm Tactile Position:0.5±0.3mm Tactile Force: 53 ± 5gf
AKKO POM SILVER SWITCH Type: Linear Operating Force: 43gf±5gf Total Travel: 3.0 ± 0.3mm Pre-Travel: 1.0 + 0.6mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force:N/A
This is the Akko x Gateron Collab switches The switches came factory-lubed Akko x Gateron Yellow is slightly heavier than Gateron Pink, and provides smooth typing experiences out of box. Type: Linear Operating Force: 50gf ± 15gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.4mm Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.6mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
AKKO X GATERON PINK SWITCH-LUBED Type: Linear End Force: 45gf ± 15gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.4mm Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.6mm Tactile Position:N/A Tactile Force: N/A
This is a tactile switch with the conventional “MX brown” feeling with light tactile bump for beginners and typing-heavy works. The switches came factory lubed. AKKO X GATERON ORANGE SWITCH-LUBED Type: Tactile End Force: 45gf ± 15gf Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.4mm Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.6mm Tactile Position:1.25mm Tactile Force: 55gf ±15gf
Compatible with MX based keyboards Milky switch housing Lifetime: 50 million cycles Linear Actuation: 50g Pre-Travel: 2.0mm Total Travel: 4.0mm 5-Pin PCB Mount MX Stem Factory Pre-Lubed
Type: linear Base style: 5 pins Stem material: POM Top housing material: Nylon PA66 Base material: Proprietary "INK" blend - very secretive Spring length: 20mm Operating force: 55±5gf Bottom contact force: 80gf Pre-travel: 2.0±0.6 mm Total travel: 4.0 mm Mechanical life: 60m cycles Factory lubed: yes
Kailh Box Switches feature a transparent PC-sealed cover, POM stem Type Linear Operation Force 60±10 gf Pre-travel 1.8±0.4 mm Return Force ≥15 gf Tactile Force - Total Travel 3.6±0.3 mm
(88 pieces) (KAI-SILVER) Type Linear Operation Force 40±10 gf Pre-travel 1.1±0.4 mm Return Force ≥12 gf Total Travel 3.5±0.4 mm
Type: Tactile End Force: 55/62gf±3gf Total Travel: 3.6±0.3mm Pre Travel: 1.8±0.2mm POM Stem with PC & Nylon Housing 3-Pin, Compatible with MX Structure Keycaps Built-in LED Slot & Durable Lifespan Heavy Operating Force with Tactile Feature Suitable for customised keyboards
3 Pins 50gf for Mechanical Gaming Keyboards - Pre Lubed (110PCS, Panda Switches)
RED-35(Boxed)
brown-35(Boxed)
yellow-35(Boxed)
55 cN operating force 2.0 mm pre travel 4.0 mm total travel
Cherry MX RGB Brown – Tactile Tactile switching characteristics 55 cN operating force 2.0 mm pre travel 4.0 mm total travel