Akko Rosewood Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 40gf Linear Pre-Lubed Switches (45pcs)

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.

I bought these for a work keyboard I was putting together with the goal of disrupting my co-workers less. Idea was to reuse some stuff but not to spend a ton of money since it's not my main keyboard that I will always be using. I wanted to reserve the truly good stuff for home use.But I will be damned, these are some of the comfiest switches I've typed on and they're an insane shocker for the price. I've been mixed on Akko products in the past and never kept any keyswitches I purchased from them in the past, but these made me GENUINELY consider not even using them for work anymore with how good they felt. They're also really good sound-wise. Having a more dampened board (I used a Keychron V1 QMK) benefits them greatly, but even on their own they sound and feel great.Paired with a cheaper set of caps I got off Amazon as well, I built a board that I am incredibly surprised by and often look forward to using. These switches have made me totally rethink my feelings on Akko and I will absolutely be purchasing more in the future, possibly even to convert my home boards as well.

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)