Akko CS Silver

Linear Akko

Akko CS Silver switch
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Akko CS Silver is a short-travel light linear in Akko's Custom Series, aimed at gamers who want faster actuation without leaving the Akko CS ecosystem.

Akko CS Silver specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 35g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 1.5 mm
Total travel 3.5 mm
Stem n/a
Top housing n/a
Bottom housing n/a
Spring n/a
Factory lube factory lubed
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.35 / switch
Sound profile short light linear
Released 2021

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the Akko CS Silver

Cherry MX Speed Silver Linear The Cherry MX Speed Silver is Cherry's fast-actuation 45g linear, cutting pre-travel to 1.2mm and total travel to 3.4mm for quicker inputs in games. Compare: Akko CS Silver vs Cherry MX Speed Silver
Kailh Speed Silver Linear The Kailh Speed Silver is a 40g linear that actuates at just 1.1mm, one of the earliest and most popular "speed switch" designs for gaming keyboards. Compare: Akko CS Silver vs Kailh Speed Silver
Gateron G Pro Red Linear The Gateron G Pro Red is a light pre-lubed 45g linear that ships stock in many Keychron boards and works as a cheap, dependable gaming switch. Compare: Akko CS Silver vs Gateron G Pro Red

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Akko CS Silver (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout finder to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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