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Akko Creamy Purple U1 VS Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

We are comparing the Akko Creamy Purple U1 (Akko) with the Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro (Akko). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Akko Creamy Purple U1

Akko

Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

Akko

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Overall Comparison

Akko Creamy Purple U1: 46.43% Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro: 53.57%

Overall: Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro Wins

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Gaming Profile

Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.

Akko Creamy Purple U1

Fast

Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

Fast

Tactile Profile

Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.

Akko Creamy Purple U1

Tactile

Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

Tactile

Build and Durability

Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.

Akko Creamy Purple U1

Durable

Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

Durable

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Creamy Purple U1 AND Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

Here’s how Akko Creamy Purple U1 and Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Akko Creamy Purple U1: 1 advantage Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro: 5 advantages

Published advantages for Akko Creamy Purple U1

Includes light diffuser for RGB lighting

Published advantages for Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

Higher Gaming Profile score (74 vs 69)
Higher Tactile Profile score (73 vs 68)
Higher Build Profile score (81 vs 76)
Shorter total travel (3 mm vs 3.2 ± 0.3 mm)
Lighter operating force (30 ± 5 gf vs 45 ± 8 gf)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Creamy Purple U1 AND Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.

Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification	Akko Creamy Purple U1	Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Creamy Purple U1	Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro
Brand:	Akko	Akko
Manufacturer:	Akko	Akko
Series:	U1	V3 Pro
Variant Color:	Creamy Purple	Cream & Purple
Release Date:	—	May 31, 2024
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Tactile	Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force:	45 ± 8 gf	30 ± 5 gf
Bottom-out Force:	50 ± 8 gf	—
Tactile Force:	57 ± 8 gf	55 ± 5 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.4 mm	2 ± 0.6 mm
Total Travel:	3.2 ± 0.3 mm	3 mm
Tactile Position:	—	0.5 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Medium	Medium
Sound Profile:	Poppy	Clacky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	POM	PC
Bottom Housing Material:	PA66	PA
Stem Material:	POM	Custom Nylon Pro
Stem Shape:	MX Cross	Dustproof stem
Spring Type:	—	Single-stage
Spring Length:	—	21.5 mm
Contact Material:	—	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed	Factory pre-lubed on rails and leaf contact
Housing Transparency:	Translucent	Opaque
Light Diffuser:
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count:	5	5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Highlights stronger published force feedback and deeper press characteristics.

Specification	Akko Creamy Purple U1	Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Creamy Purple U1	Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro
Brand:	Akko	Akko
Manufacturer:	Akko	Akko
Series:	U1	V3 Pro
Variant Color:	Creamy Purple	Cream & Purple
Release Date:	—	May 31, 2024
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Tactile	Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force:	45 ± 8 gf	30 ± 5 gf
Bottom-out Force:	50 ± 8 gf	—
Tactile Force:	57 ± 8 gf	55 ± 5 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.4 mm	2 ± 0.6 mm
Total Travel:	3.2 ± 0.3 mm	3 mm
Tactile Position:	—	0.5 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Medium	Medium
Sound Profile:	Poppy	Clacky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	POM	PC
Bottom Housing Material:	PA66	PA
Stem Material:	POM	Custom Nylon Pro
Stem Shape:	MX Cross	Dustproof stem
Spring Type:	—	Single-stage
Spring Length:	—	21.5 mm
Contact Material:	—	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed	Factory pre-lubed on rails and leaf contact
Housing Transparency:	Translucent	Opaque
Light Diffuser:
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count:	5	5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Release Timeline of Akko Creamy Purple U1 and Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro

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