Akko V3 Piano Pro

Linear Akko

Akko V3 Piano Pro switch
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The Akko V3 Piano Pro is a light 45g budget linear tuned for a resonant, piano-like clack on bottom-out.

Akko V3 Piano Pro specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 45g
Bottom-out force 55g
Pre-travel 1.9 mm
Total travel 3.5 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 clacky, resonant
Released 2023

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Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Akko V3 Piano Pro (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use the full keyboard database to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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