Switch comparison
Akko Cream Yellow Pro vs Gateron Yellow
Both are linear switches. They take the same 50 g to press, and the Akko Cream Yellow Pro has the shorter travel: 3.3 mm against 4 mm.
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Light, very smooth and lubed at the factory, with a short 3.3 mm travel and no bump or click. A clean, poppy sound for little money.
50 g actuation3.3 mm travel
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Specs side by side
| Akko Cream Yellow Pro | Gateron Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Linear | Linear |
| Actuation force | 50 g | 50 g |
| Actuation point | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.3 mm | 4 mm |
How they feel and sound
Akko Cream Yellow Pro
Light, very smooth and lubed at the factory, with a short 3.3 mm travel and no bump or click. A clean, poppy sound for little money.
Recorded on: DZ60 PCB, FR4 plate, Tofu60 aluminium case, GMK keycaps (Cherry profile)
Gateron Yellow
Smooth and light from top to bottom, with no bump and no click. A soft, rounded sound that suits fast typing and gaming.
Recorded on: DZ60 PCB, FR4 plate, Tofu60 aluminium case, GMK Hennessey keycaps (Cherry profile, ABS), Shure SM57 microphone, Behringer UMC22 interface