Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro and Blue Pro Switch Reviews

Overview

The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro and the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro are the next iteration of the Akko line of switches. They are upgraded with a 5 pin mount, a dustproof stem, and lubed rails to reduce friction.  

Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro

Product Details

Name	Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro
Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	Nylon
Stem Material	POM
Spring	20mm
Actuation Force	50g
Bottom Out Force	60g
Pre Travel	2.0±0.6mm
Total Travel	3.3mm
Mount	5 pin
Factory Lube	Yes

Switch Feel

The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow feel noticeably smoother with their improved designs and factory lube application on the rails of the stem. The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow has a comfortable typing experience with no noticeable scratchy feel during normal typing. The spring weight of the Akko V3 Creamy Yellow lies around the median of linear switches, providing a nice middle ground spring weight to create a comfortable typing experience with little to no fatigue. 

Switch Sound

The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow retains its creamy sound signature without any spring ping or scratchiness straight out of the box. The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow has a hard and creamy bottom out sound around the mid tones and a pleasantly poppy top out sound. With hand lubrication the The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro can go from creamy to thocky.

Here is a sound test of the Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro:

Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro

Product Details

Name	Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro
Type	Tactile
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	Nylon
Stem Material	POM
Spring	20mm
Actuation Force	45g
Bottom Out Force	55g
Pre Travel	2.0±0.6mm
Total Travel	3.3mm
Mount	5 pin
Factory Lube	Yes

Switch Feel

The Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro is on the lighter side for tactile switches, but they still retain a distinct tactile bump, providing a comfortable and responsive typing experience. The tactile bump lies within 0.1mm into the actuation of the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro. The Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro would be enjoyable for those who like the typing experience of a light tactile with a tactile bump at the top of the actuation.

Switch Sound

The Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro has a mid toned bottom out and a poppy top out. With hand lubrication the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro can go from creamy to thocky. Like the Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro, the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro has no noticeable spring ping or leaf ticks compared to its previous iterations. 

Here is a sound test of the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro:

Comparison of Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro and Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro

The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro and the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro are both improvements to previous iterations of Akko's creamy switch line. They both sound great in stock form with the upgraded dustproof stems and factory lube application. Right out of the box both the Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro and the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro live up to their name and produce a mid to high pitched creamy sound signature. After hang lubing both switches, they have the potential to sound both creamy and thocky with a relatively deeper sound profile. Both the Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro and the Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro are amazing options to try for budget stock switches to use without any modifications. 

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👉 You can buy these switches on our site: The Akko V3 Creamy Yellow Pro and Akko V3 Creamy Blue Pro are both in stock. 

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