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Akko CS Lavender Purple

Tactile

The CS line's tactile star: a big, early bump that punches far above its price class. Frequently recommended as the best sub-$0.25 tactile switch.

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Sound & feel

CS Lavender Purple earned its reputation by offering something budget tactiles rarely manage: a genuinely large, early bump that arrives right at the top of the stroke instead of a vague speed hump mid-travel. For the price of a coffee per 45 switches, that is remarkable.

Akko rates it 36 gf at actuation with a 50 gf tactile peak sitting 0.5mm into the stroke, and publishes no bottom-out force, which is why that row is blank here. The sound is poppy and snappy, and the light factory lube keeps the post-bump travel respectable. If you are tactile-curious and broke, start here; if you love it, the V3 Lavender Purple Pro adds fuller lube and a stronger 55 gf bump for a slightly more refined take.

Sound on this page is synthesized from the switch's published specs and community-documented character: an honest simulation, not a recording. We're progressively replacing simulations with our own studio recordings. How our sounds are made

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Akko CS Lavender Purple sound like?

poppy snappy tap with an early bump. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.

Is the Akko CS Lavender Purple good for gaming or typing?

Its tactile bump, which Akko rates at a 50g peak, gives clear feedback on every actuation, which most people love for typing. It works for gaming too, though some prefer linears for rapid double-taps.

How heavy is the Akko CS Lavender Purple?

36g actuation, 50g at the tactile bump. Note that Akko officially rates actuation force. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.