Switch comparison
Akko Lavender Purple vs Akko Cream Blue Pro
Both are tactile switches. The Akko Cream Blue Pro is heavier, at 45 g against 36 g, and has the shorter travel: 3.3 mm against 4 mm.
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Very light, at 36 g, with a clear bump near the top. Easy on the fingers over long typing sessions, and a popular budget tactile.
36 g actuation4 mm travel
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Specs side by side
| Akko Lavender Purple | Akko Cream Blue Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Actuation force | 36 g | 45 g |
| Actuation point | 1.9 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
How they feel and sound
Akko Lavender Purple
Very light, at 36 g, with a clear bump near the top. Easy on the fingers over long typing sessions, and a popular budget tactile.
Recorded on: Tofu60 aluminium case, brass plate, foam under the plate and PCB, GMK Mitolet keycaps (Cherry profile)
Akko Cream Blue Pro
A light, rounded bump and a short 3.3 mm travel, smoothed by factory lube. A good-value tactile, gentler than the original Cream Blue.
Recorded on: DZ60 PCB, FR4 plate, Tofu60 aluminium case, GMK keycaps (Cherry profile)