Overview
If you're chasing that thocky sound profile, the deep, satisfying sound, then this list is for you. We dive into five tactile mechanical switches that deliver on that rich, thocky sound profile: the Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro, MMD Princess V2 Tactile, Durock Ice King, Gateron Green Apple, and Invokeys Hojicha Reserve. Each of these switches not only excel in sound, but also brings distinct tactile feedback offering anything from rounded tactile bumps to sharp tactile bumps. Let’s explore what makes them stand out as thocky tactile switches!
| Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro |
| MMD Princess V2 Tactile |
| Durock Ice King Tactile |
| Gateron Green Apple |
| Invokeys Hojicha Reserve |
Product Details
Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro
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| Name | Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Top Housing Material | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Stem Material | Nylon |
| Actuation Force | 30g |
| Bottom Out Force | 50g |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.0mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
The Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro delivers a lightweight and rounded tactile response that feels snappy and provides a distinct feedback. Each keypress starts with rounded tactile bump, noticeable but not aggressive, followed by a very short linear bottom-out. The bump has no pre-travel, giving the switch a responsive, immediate feel that makes typing deliberate and controlled. On-center presses are generally smooth, though very slow keystrokes might have a slight scratchiness. That said, this disappears entirely at regular typing speeds. With a relatively light actuation and short total travel distance, the Akko Creamy Purple Pro is very pleasant over long typing sessions. The overall experience feels efficient, stable, and easy on the fingers.
Switch Sound
In terms of sound, the Akko Creamy Purple Pro leans toward a mid toned thock with a noticeable tactile feedback. The sound is rounded, with a subtle thockiness that gives it depth. Compared to other Akko switches, this one sounds more refined and slightly deeper. The tone is consistent across the board and avoids the overly plasticky or high-pitched sounds some budget switches suffer from. It's a satisfying switch to listen to if you appreciate lightweight and mid-toned thocky tactile.
Here is a sound test of the Akko Creamy Purple Pro:
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Product Details
MMD Princess V2 Tactile
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| Name | MMD Princess V2 Tactile |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Top Housing Material | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material | PC |
| Stem Material | POM+PTFE |
| Actuation Force | 48g / 63g |
| Bottom Out Force | 55g / 67g |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.1mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
The MMD Princess V2 Tactile has a pronounced tactile bump with a slight linear post-travel. It feels clean and snappy to type on with no noticeable scratch or stem wobble. I would describe the MMD Princess V2 Tactile as having a large, rounded uppercase "P" shaped tactile bump. It creates a very responsive bottom out where you can feel the tactility almost throughout the entirety of the keypress. The short travel distance could play a role in how responsive and snappy the MMD Princess V2 Tactile feels. The MMD Princess V2 Tactile feels very similar in terms of feel to the Boba U4T. They have a similar feeling bump and a similar feeling snappiness to each bottom out and top out thanks to their crisp tactile bumps.
Switch Sound
The MMD Princess V2 Tactile is also comparable to the Boba U4T in terms of sound. They have a similar sound profile, but the MMD Princess V2 Tactile has a slightly brighter and clackier bottom out and a bolder volume. The difference in materials used and the short travel distance could be a factor in why the MMD Princess V2 Tactile has a louder and higher pitched sound. The MMD Princess V2 Tactile has a very crisp tactile bump that creates an emphasized bottom out and a very poppy top out also due to the tactile bump on the upstroke.
Here is a sound test of the MMD Princess V2 Tactile:
Durock Ice King (Tactile)
Product Details
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| Name | Durock Ice King |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Top Housing Material | Polymer Nylon |
| Bottom Housing Material | Polymer Nylon |
| Stem Material | Modified Nylon |
| Actuation Force | 58g (Tactile) |
| Bottom Force | 68g (Tactile) |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 3.5mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
Durock Ice King Tactile
The Durock Ice King Tactile feels silky smooth to type on with no noticeable scratchiness. The housing and stem tolerances are exceptional and provide a clean and precise typing experience. The tight housing tolerances and minimal stem wobble of the Durock Ice King Tactile also plays a role in having a typing experience that is unbothered by any inconsistent keypresses. The tolerances of the Durock Ice King are comparable to the tolerances of HMX switches and would provide a good alternative to those that enjoy the typing experience of HMX switches but would like to have a deeper sound profile.
The Durock Ice King Tactile has a very pronounced bump that is comparable to the large tactile bump of the Durock T1. The accentuated tactile bump creates a sharp tactility on the downstroke and a snappy return on the upstroke.
Switch Sound
The Durock Ice King Tactile stands out with a very deep and thocky sound profile that is slightly subdued in volume. It has a satisfying crisp sounding bottom out due to the large tactile bump with a soft soothing top out. The Durock Ice King Tactile would be a great fit for enthusiasts who are looking for the deepest and thockiest typing experience that is soft on the ears.
Here is a sound test of the Durock Ice King Tactile:
Gateron Green Apple
Product Details
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| Name | Gateron Green Apple |
| Type | Tactile |
| Top Housing Material | POM |
| Bottom Housing Material | POM |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Spring | 22mm double-staged spring |
| Operating Force | 63±15g |
| Pre Travel | 2.0±0.6mm |
| Total Travel | 3.4mm |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Factory Lube | Light factory lube |
Switch Feel
The Gateron Green Apple is composed entirely of POM and its combination creates a creamy sounding switch. It has a solid bottom out sound that lies within the mid tones but sounds sharp due to its short travel distance and therefore harsher bottom out. The Gateron Green Apple would be a great choice for users who prefer a heavier tactile switch than the Gateron Mini I and enjoy a crisp and responsive tactility.
The Gateron Green Apple feels like an upgraded Gateron Baby Kangaroo. Both the Gateron Green Apple and the Gateron Baby Kangaroo have a crisp feeling tactility. However, the Gateron Green Apple stands out because it feels more controlled with little to no spring ping and leaf rattle.The Gateron Green Apple is ready to use right out of the box with its consistent factory lube.
Switch Sound
The Gateron Green Apple has an overall creamy sound profile in the mid to high tones. It has a solid bottom out sound that lies within the mid tones but sounds sharp due to its short travel distance and therefore harsher bottom out. It has a poppy and hard sounding top out with the help a long responsive double-staged spring. The Gateron Green Apple would be a great choice for users who are chasing the creamy or thocky sound profile. The Gateron Green Apple has the potential to utilize its sharp bottom out to create a mid to higher pitched sound profile, as well as the potential to lean towards a creamier sound profile by utilizing its heavy tactility.
Here is a sound test of the Gateron Green Apple:
Invokeys Hojicha Reserve
Product Details
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| Name | Invokeys Hojicha Reserve |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Top Housing Material | POM |
| Bottom Housing Material | POM |
| Stem Material | LY |
| Actuation Force | 46g |
| Bottom Out Force | 60g |
| Mount | 5 pin |
| Total Travel | 3.6mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Switch Feel
Similar to the Invokeys Matcha Reserve, the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve comes with consistently applied factory lube that creates a smooth feeling switch with no scratch or spring ping. The Invokeys Hojicha Reserve also has minimal stem wobble, with almost no wobble in the E/W direction and very little wobble in the N/S direction. For its tactility, you feel the tactile bump of the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve at the top of the keypress with a bit of post linear travel after the tactile bump. The tactile bump of the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve is more of a light to medium feeling bump in comparison to tactiles like the Boba U4T or the Gateron Baby Kangaroo. The Invokeys Hojicha Reserve would be a good choice for you if you want a distinct tactile feel that doesn't have too large of a bump.
Switch Sound
The Invokeys Hojicha Reserve has a snappy sounding bottom out in the mid tones, due to their snappy feeling tactile bump, with soft and muted top out in the low tones. Thanks to the consistent factory lube, the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve has no unnecessary sounds of scratch or ping. Depending on if you bottom out while typing or not, the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve could have varying typing sounds. If you are a light typist or do not bottom out as quickly or harshly, then the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve tends to have a thocky sound profile in the mid to low tones. If you are a heavy typist or bottom out quickly, the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve tends to have a sharper and clackier sound profile.
Here is a sound test of the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve:
Conclusion
If you’re on the hunt for that rich, thocky sound signature, each of the five switches we explored brings something uniquely satisfying to the table, not just in sound, but also in feel and character.
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The Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro stands out for its lightweight tactility and rounded mid-toned thock. It offers an immediate, bump-first actuation with zero pre-travel, making it ideal for fast, deliberate typists who prefer a soft, snappy, and efficient switch with a refined acoustic profile.
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The MMD Princess V2 Tactile is all about bold tactility and sharp thocks. Its large, rounded bump gives a near full-travel tactile experience, while the POM+PTFE stem helps it deliver a louder, more assertive sound, perfect for those who want a crisp and thocky switch with character.
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The Durock Ice King Tactile shines with its deep, subdued thock and exceptional smoothness. With high-precision housing tolerances and a sharp tactile bump, it’s an excellent choice for those who crave a luxurious, low-pitched sound profile and clean typing feel with minimal wobble.
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The Gateron Green Apple is known for its sharp, creamy thocky and heavy, responsive bump. Made entirely of POM with a long, double-staged spring, it brings out a controlled yet vibrant sound, perfect for those who enjoy a tactile switch that’s both assertive and yet deep and rich.
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The Invokeys Hojicha Reserve delivers a balanced, low-mid thock with subtle tactility and minimal wobble. With a gentle top-of-press bump and smooth post-travel, it’s a great option for typists who want a thocky sound without an aggressive feel. especially for the light typists.
Each of these switches captures a different flavor of thockiness, whether you're after deep and mellow or sharp and bold. No matter your typing preference, there’s something in this lineup that brings the sound and feel of a premium tactile experience.
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- Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro
- MMD Princess V2 Tactile
- Durock Ice King Tactile
- Gateron Green Apple
- Invokeys Hojicha Reserve
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