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Akko Creamy Purple U1 VS Gateron Quinn

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

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

Gateron Quinn

Gateron

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Overall Comparison

Akko Creamy Purple U1: 54.12% Gateron Quinn: 45.88%

Overall: Akko Creamy Purple U1 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

Gateron Quinn

Standard

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

Gateron Quinn

Strong 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

Gateron Quinn

Durable

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Creamy Purple U1 AND Gateron Quinn

Here’s how Akko Creamy Purple U1 and Gateron Quinn 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: 4 advantages Gateron Quinn: 2 advantages

Published advantages for Akko Creamy Purple U1

Higher Gaming Profile score (69 vs 63)
Shorter total travel (3.2 ± 0.3 mm vs 3.4 mm)
Lighter operating force (45 ± 8 gf vs 59 ± 15 gf)
Includes light diffuser for RGB lighting

Published advantages for Gateron Quinn

Higher Tactile Profile score (75 vs 68)
Higher Build Profile score (81 vs 76)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Creamy Purple U1 AND Gateron Quinn

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	Gateron Quinn
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Creamy Purple U1	Gateron Quinn
Brand:	Akko	Gateron
Manufacturer:	Akko	Gateron
Series:	U1	Custom Switches
Variant Color:	Creamy Purple	Mustard Yellow & Olive Brown
Release Date:	—	October 3, 2023
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	59 ± 15 gf
Bottom-out Force:	50 ± 8 gf	—
Tactile Force:	57 ± 8 gf	—
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.4 mm	2 ± 0.5 mm
Total Travel:	3.2 ± 0.3 mm	3.4 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	Thocky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	POM	Nylon
Bottom Housing Material:	PA66	Nylon
Stem Material:	POM	POM
Stem Shape:	MX Cross	MX Cross
Spring Type:	—	Dual-stage
Spring Length:	—	22 mm
Contact Material:	—	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed	Factory pre-lubed with gold-plated dual-stage spring
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	Gateron Quinn
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Creamy Purple U1	Gateron Quinn
Brand:	Akko	Gateron
Manufacturer:	Akko	Gateron
Series:	U1	Custom Switches
Variant Color:	Creamy Purple	Mustard Yellow & Olive Brown
Release Date:	—	October 3, 2023
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	59 ± 15 gf
Bottom-out Force:	50 ± 8 gf	—
Tactile Force:	57 ± 8 gf	—
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.4 mm	2 ± 0.5 mm
Total Travel:	3.2 ± 0.3 mm	3.4 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	Thocky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	POM	Nylon
Bottom Housing Material:	PA66	Nylon
Stem Material:	POM	POM
Stem Shape:	MX Cross	MX Cross
Spring Type:	—	Dual-stage
Spring Length:	—	22 mm
Contact Material:	—	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed	Factory pre-lubed with gold-plated dual-stage spring
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 Gateron Quinn

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