Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro
Linear Akko
The Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro is a budget 50g linear with a dustproof POM stem and a poppy, clacky sound that makes it one of the best sub-$0.25 stock switches.
Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro specs
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Actuation force | 50g |
| Bottom-out force | 60g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.3 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | nylon |
| Spring | n/a |
| Factory lube | light |
| Pins | 5-pin |
| Typical price | $0.20 / switch |
| Sound profile | poppy, clacky |
| Released | 2022 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings
Where to buy
- View at Amazon · around $0.20 per switch
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Keyboards sold with the Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro
Akko 5075B Plus 75% · $90 · hot-swap The Akko 5075B Plus is a gasket-mounted 75% tri-mode keyboard with a volume knob, PC plate, IXPE switch pads, and 5-pin hot-swap sockets, delivering a creamy stock sound under $100. Akko 5108B Plus full · $100 · hot-swap The Akko 5108B Plus is a full-size 108-key tri-mode wireless keyboard with 5-pin hot-swap sockets, programmable RGB, and heavily themed editions (Sanrio, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer) built on the same platform. MonsGeek M1W 75% · $140 · hot-swap The MonsGeek M1W is the wireless aluminum 75% that made metal boards cheap, an 82-key tri-mode gasket board with a 6000mAh battery, knob, and full-key hot-swap for $139.99 assembled.
Which keyboards can use it?
Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.