Akko V3 Silver Pro Keyboard Switch with Dustproof Stem for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin Linear Pre-Lubed Switches (45pcs)

This is my first time buying a switch made by Akko and I am blown away by the quality of these switches.I bought 2 packs for an Aula F75 series and have 6 remaining switches which is fine in the event of one failing on me. But these are a great value for a budget switch.Installation was super easy and fit very well in all of the F75 boards I have with no resistance whatsoever.The light diffuser is MUCH brighter than I’d have thought and the dark housings do not absorb a lot of light so you’re shine through caps will benifit greatly.The noise level is pretty darn quiet and i contribute that to the POK material they used for the stem and top housing. The bottom is nylon housing which further dampens the sound and is an overall top tier choice for switch material.These keys are light as a feather and smooth as silk making them comfortable to type on. The hole on the bottom that is apparently for air pressure to vent through may actually be more than just marketing as I have never had a switch feel this smooth.My only nitpick is how light they are to press and I am a heavy and clumsy typist but this level of weight forces me to pay more attention when I type.That being said, this is a top tier budget switch that seems more directed towards gamers due tot he lightweight feel and light diffusion but a seasoned typist may like these as well.I will most definitely be buying more Akko switches and products moving forward

If you're looking for a quiet switch, with a decent amount of resistance and a slight tactile bump, these are fantastic in my experience. I've just installed nearly 5 packs of these Akko V3 Pro Penguin switches into two Aula F99 Pros, along with some silicone o-ring dampeners. My girlfriend and I share a small space, and both work from home, so hearing each other clack away (her on Blues for a while, even) became a little distracting for both of us, and she had been getting some 'compliments on her typing speed' while on work calls. These provide enough resistance to comfortably rest on the keys without any fear of accidental actuation. The bump is prominent, but fades quickly, and is less of a strain to get past during the actuation than a standard D-shaped tactile switch. There is minimal, and I mean minimal noise from either the bottom out or the reset of the switch during typing. This is enhanced a bit further in my case with the o-ring dampeners, but I don't believe they were at all necessary.The price is affordable, and every single one of the switches I installed today worked and registered a keystroke with zero issues. These were packed in bins, individually placed in a plastic mold, as opposed to loose in a container. None of the pins were remotely bent upon inspection and during installation - as a result.I've got nothing but great things to say about these switches. If you're on the fence, you won't be disappointed.

(Reviewing Akko Dracula)Idk why Amazon says they're frequently returned, because they are pretty much what the product page says.These are the best switches I own (out of around 6 different types I tried so far and a few more if including test switches). I had silent switches before, so what sold me on these was their smoothness. They are the least scratchy switches I've tried yet.At 35g of force they're so lightweight I had to remove some modifications I had in my largest keycaps that were adding some weight; so the switch would come back up with no delay when released. Coming from Kailh Box Silent Browns (65g) I also feel I get less tired typing on these.Noise profile: very quiet, deeper sound (my preference).Smoothness: linear feel, very smooth, minimal stem wobbling, and very light to the touch.Value for money: not the cheapest at $17 / 45 units ($34 for a TKL set), but it delivers, so no regrets.

The media could not be loaded. I went with the Rosewoods after watching a couple youtube and tiktok videos and enjoying the sound. They do have a nice sound stock, but you can improve and deepen it with a hand lube, and I would definitely recommend it. Coming straight to these from a tactile took a little getting used to, as they're a lot lighter, so your typing accuracy may take a bit of a hit at first. They're also quieter than your typical switch, which is a plus. When it comes to typing experience, which is very important to me as a writer prone to carpal tunnel whose always on the lookout for an experience that won't hurt or fatigue my fingers during longer typing sessions, these are pretty comfortable to type on once you've mastered working with the lighter force. However, if you main a tactile switch, the lighter force and lack of a tactile bump might leave you a bit wanting. The only con I experienced with these is I did have a couple dead switches, but two dead switches out of two boxes wasn't too big of a deal for me. I'm glad I gave a linear switch a try anyway and I'll definitely be keeping these, even though I'll inevitably switch back to tactiles after a while. (Board used in video is the leobog hi75. I do have longer nails, so you can hear nail tip-taps--the switches themselves do not have any sort of ping that I've noticed)