Akko V3 Piano Pro
Linear Akko
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 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
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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.