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

These switches are incredible, I love typing with my keyboard thanks to them, they are soft and the tactile bump is just enough. I've had them for almost a year and they are working great. The installation is easy and the color actually doesn't matter unless you use transparent keycaps or something like that.

I own more aggresive and premium tactile switches like Boba U4Ts and Gateron Quinns, but these Lavender Purple Pro switches hold up their own against their more expensive brothers! Despite being quite light and easy to actuate, they remain really bouncy and retain a lively tactility without working against you. They kind make my keyboard sound and feel like popcorn popping, which I find delightful. They can be a little loud, so might not be appropriate for those who need to maintain quiet noise level.Additionally, I found that compared to many of my other switches, which sometimes sit in the sockets a little too snug when I want to change them, these are very easy to pop in and out of my keyboard without having to fight or apply too much pressure.If I ever have any friends or beginners in the hobby ask me for switch recommendations, I'd definitely mention the Lavender Purple Pros as a part of my shortlist.

Easy to replace old switches, so far no sticky keys, not cheap in quality, led shines well with my prefered purple glow, good travel speed, have had for almost a year I think. Feel the actuation, good soft click.

These switches sound great, feel great, and come with the appropriate amount of factory lube! They're a beautiful switch that unfortunately gets covered by keycaps.The tactile bump is there and satisfying with a nice thock at the bottom. The build quality is superior with zero flaws. Sure, you can spend more on other switches but these are dollar for dollar a better deal.

I've been using these for a couple days and enjoying them!Background on my set-up and usage:I'm using them on an Epomaker TH80 SE 75% keyboard with Epomaker MDA (somewhat similar to SA but not as tall) profile PBT dye-sublimation keycaps. The keyboard came with Bluebird linear switches (Actuation force: 47±5gf, Initial force: 35gf min) and I wanted to try tactiles on a budget, so went with these after comparing a bunch.I type a lot for my work and hobbies (and according to a quick speed test, with this set-up, at around 98wpm and 99% accuracy).Pros of these switches:-I love the sound! They're the slightest bit thockier than the linear switches I was using, especially paired with the PBT MDA keycaps.-I really like how they feel! They have a sort of "pop" to them and the catch provides just enough tactile feedback to decrease accidental keypresses but so far without becoming super tiring to use. I definitely have had fewer issues with bumping another key and accidentally depressing it, so that's a win for me. So far, I enjoy typing on them.-Installed easily-Come packaged well! I've seen some budget switches with reviews that said they came loose in a bag. These came in hard plastic packaging top and bottom with each switch neatly in its own slot.-No bent pins-I'm just using the factory lube. I haven't tried lubing any switches myself yet, so I can't compare, but these feel fine to me.Cons, and why I took off a star:-The little...locking tabs? On the north and south of the switches are/were too narrow. The switches don't make much of a "click" as they are inserted, which was what clued me in that something was off, and I looked closer and realized the locking tabs (or whatever they are called) were flush with or narrower than the base of the switch. I tested, and sure enough, they weren't locking in place well (and the fit of the stems with the keycaps are tight) so pulling off a keycap takes the whole switch with it.Why I'm okay enough with this that I'm continuing to use them:1) It doesn't seem to affect typing itself and I don't plan on changing the keycaps regularly or even soon2) I experimented with a few and using tweezers, I was able to pry the tabs so they were angled outward and successfully got a few switches to lock in place and not come out when I pulled the keycaps. However, this was kind of tedious, so I didn't bother doing it with all of them (see point 1).I'd recommend these, at the very least for a cheap beginner and fairly lightweight tactile, unless the improper locking issue is going to be a major problem for you.

Bought these switches to replace the Outemu browns of my Redragon K556 keyboard and the difference is astounding. I’ll list my points below.1. The tactility is way better than the Outemu browns with a noticeable bump when typing. It feels great and almost ASMR inducing to my fingers when I use them.2. I was a bit worried about the noise from reviews but not anymore. They make a deep clacky kinda thocky sound to them with my current setup (Redragon K556 and Corsair PBT Double-Shot PBT keycaps) Also the spring ping I was experiencing with the Outemu browns is near non-existent in the Lavender Purples. Note using the default ABS keycaps that came with the keyboard does produce a slightly higher pitched sound.3. The purple colour does not impact the RGB of my keyboard with the current solid colour schemes I use which is generally green or red. The slit at the top allows the LED to shine through without being filtered.Overall I would highly recommend these switches to anyone that’s now getting into mechanical keyboards like I am. The switches feel premium to type on and the feedback and response to them has improved my typing experience.

Feels good but the sound is very hollow