Akko V3 Piano Pro Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 45gf Pre-Lubed Linear Switches (45pcs)

This is my first time buying a switch made by Akko and I am blown away by the quality of these switches.I bought 2 packs for an Aula F75 series and have 6 remaining switches which is fine in the event of one failing on me. But these are a great value for a budget switch.Installation was super easy and fit very well in all of the F75 boards I have with no resistance whatsoever.The light diffuser is MUCH brighter than I’d have thought and the dark housings do not absorb a lot of light so you’re shine through caps will benifit greatly.The noise level is pretty darn quiet and i contribute that to the POK material they used for the stem and top housing. The bottom is nylon housing which further dampens the sound and is an overall top tier choice for switch material.These keys are light as a feather and smooth as silk making them comfortable to type on. The hole on the bottom that is apparently for air pressure to vent through may actually be more than just marketing as I have never had a switch feel this smooth.My only nitpick is how light they are to press and I am a heavy and clumsy typist but this level of weight forces me to pay more attention when I type.That being said, this is a top tier budget switch that seems more directed towards gamers due tot he lightweight feel and light diffusion but a seasoned typist may like these as well.I will most definitely be buying more Akko switches and products moving forward

Wasn’t really expecting to be great given that I paid like 15 bucks for 90 switches which is a bargain really. But the quality and feel blowed me away. They are a bit on the clackier side, but if you have a decently dampened keyboard and prefer a creamy switch with a nice thock at the bottom, almost like marbly sound, give these a try. I have them on my Aula F99 and they just hit the right spot. The keycaps do get a bit tight while putting them on the switch, but those are my keycaps and not Akko’s fault. Really east to install and the pins are very durable. Compared to the Graywood V3, these are much more stronger. The switches are also really smooth and very evenly lubed. Like each switch is consistently lubed which tends to result in a smooth and even typing experience. The RGB gets a bit subdued due to there not being a diffuser or it not having a transparent top, but they don’t bother me.Don’t know why they are being returned or Amazon saying there are better products than this. They are also not that clacky as some reviewers have called them out. Honestly, for the price, this thing hits! I get that it is up to your preference. What may be the best for me might be the worst for you. Even so, I urge you to try these if you are thinking of getting a medium-lightweight switch with the sound profile being a bit creamy and thocky while also having a bit of clack. It’s almost the perfect harmony for me. Some may call me crazy but I prefer these over the Morandi and Gateron Milky Yellow Pros. Akko really outdid themselves with these. Will probably buy the rosewood and botany switch when I build a new board next month.Thanks for reading such a long review. Peace!

Overall, for the price, these are really hard to beat. They are not the quietest switches on the market, but they might be the quietest TACTILE switch I've ever found.These are very well made. They have very little stem wobble, the plastic feels solid, and they feel overall tight and study. The tactile bump is decently crisp, and the actuation weight feels like a nice medium.The typing feel is a little scratchy, and if you listen closely, you can hear it too. However, this is only at a minor level (in my opinion).At the price-per-switch, these are a solid recommendation if you are looking for a quiet tactile switch.

Got these as a replacement for a keyboard that had poor-quality switches, and was much happier with them. They sound good, and have no bump when pressing down; just one consistent move. Doesnt seem like they really need any lubing either.

The media could not be loaded. Video note: the first switch (Z) is the Penguin, (X) is the KALH Hush Deep Sea Tactile, and (C) is the Boba U4 65g. The rest are Penguins. No dampeners or anything, stock.Extremely consistent switches. The amount of lube they come with is perfect for me. These are a little heavier than your Gateron browns (by 10g I think) but it wasn't much of a noticeable change for me. They are the quietest switches I have found that also have a very strong bump. In my case I was interested in a sharp bump to give me feedback on when it was actually pressed. There is no travel.I tried the Gateron Browns, knockoff blues, K.A.L.H Hush Deep Sea Tactile, and Gazzew Boba U4's (65g) and the Shrimps (67g).I noticed the these require noticeably less force (these are 55g) and they are quieter than all 3 of the others mentioned. The Deep Sea's being the loudest, with the Shrimps and Boba's being second loudest. (All 4 were quiet, but the Penguins were quietest). The Shrimps had a noticeably sharper bump but a less refined feel. They were closer to your cherry MX blues but felt hollow and cheap. The penguins have a slight "thud" and a smooth feeling click all the way through, aside from the pronounced bump before activation.I also noticed that when fully assembled in my keyboard, they had the least vertical "wiggle" than the others mentioned thus far. This is not really noticeable though.They sit higher than the Boba's and lower than the Deep Sea's. Very minimal difference. I didn't get the Shrimps recorded in the video.Overall perfect this is the perfect switch. A lighter version would be nice though (its a little lighter than avg for these types it seems). I noticed it also has got some padding on the bottom for quieting them, but it doesn't feel mushy. If you need them for a full keyboard though buy directly, it should be cheaper even with shipping. Will be buying these for all my keyboards from now on. Buy em!