AkkoV3 Crystal Pro Keyboard Switch with Dustproof Stem for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 43gf Actuation Force Key Pre-Lubed 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!

If you're looking for a quiet switch, with a decent amount of resistance and a slight tactile bump, these are fantastic in my experience. I've just installed nearly 5 packs of these Akko V3 Pro Penguin switches into two Aula F99 Pros, along with some silicone o-ring dampeners. My girlfriend and I share a small space, and both work from home, so hearing each other clack away (her on Blues for a while, even) became a little distracting for both of us, and she had been getting some 'compliments on her typing speed' while on work calls. These provide enough resistance to comfortably rest on the keys without any fear of accidental actuation. The bump is prominent, but fades quickly, and is less of a strain to get past during the actuation than a standard D-shaped tactile switch. There is minimal, and I mean minimal noise from either the bottom out or the reset of the switch during typing. This is enhanced a bit further in my case with the o-ring dampeners, but I don't believe they were at all necessary.The price is affordable, and every single one of the switches I installed today worked and registered a keystroke with zero issues. These were packed in bins, individually placed in a plastic mold, as opposed to loose in a container. None of the pins were remotely bent upon inspection and during installation - as a result.I've got nothing but great things to say about these switches. If you're on the fence, you won't be disappointed.

The media could not be loaded. I went with the Rosewoods after watching a couple youtube and tiktok videos and enjoying the sound. They do have a nice sound stock, but you can improve and deepen it with a hand lube, and I would definitely recommend it. Coming straight to these from a tactile took a little getting used to, as they're a lot lighter, so your typing accuracy may take a bit of a hit at first. They're also quieter than your typical switch, which is a plus. When it comes to typing experience, which is very important to me as a writer prone to carpal tunnel whose always on the lookout for an experience that won't hurt or fatigue my fingers during longer typing sessions, these are pretty comfortable to type on once you've mastered working with the lighter force. However, if you main a tactile switch, the lighter force and lack of a tactile bump might leave you a bit wanting. The only con I experienced with these is I did have a couple dead switches, but two dead switches out of two boxes wasn't too big of a deal for me. I'm glad I gave a linear switch a try anyway and I'll definitely be keeping these, even though I'll inevitably switch back to tactiles after a while. (Board used in video is the leobog hi75. I do have longer nails, so you can hear nail tip-taps--the switches themselves do not have any sort of ping that I've noticed)