Akko V3 Piano Pro
LinearNamed for its sound: a PA66 nylon bottom housing gives this light linear a deep, piano-key thock. One of the deepest-sounding switches at budget pricing.
Sound & feel
V3 Piano Pro chases depth. Its PA66 nylon bottom housing lowers the pitch of every bottom-out into a rounded, resonant "piano" note, and the light 45 gf spring keeps the stroke effortless so you hear that note constantly. Among budget linears it is one of the deepest voices available. Akko's spec table publishes the 45 gf operating force and no bottom-out at all, so the 55 g here is the figure the retail channel quotes.
Factory lube and 1.9mm pre-travel in a 3.1mm stroke, the shortest in the V3 Pro line, make it feel quick as well as sonorous. If the Cream Yellow Pro is creamy-muted, the Piano Pro is its bassier sibling. Try both in the simulator and pick your register.
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 V3 Piano Pro sound like?
deep resonant thock, low-note landing. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Akko V3 Piano Pro good for gaming or typing?
As a linear switch with 45g actuation force and 1.9mm pre-travel, it suits fast, repeated presses, which is why linears are a common gaming pick. It types perfectly well too if you like a smooth, uninterrupted keystroke.
How heavy is the Akko V3 Piano Pro?
45g actuation, 55g bottom-out (our estimate). Note that Akko officially rates actuation force and publishes no bottom-out, so the bottom-out above is our derivation. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.