Gaming Profile
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
We are comparing the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro (Gateron) with the Akko V5 Creamy Yellow Pro (Akko). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.
Last Updated: October 5, 2026
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Here’s how Gateron Milky Yellow Pro and Akko V5 Creamy Yellow Pro differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.
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 | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro | Akko V5 Creamy Yellow Pro |
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro | Akko V5 Creamy Yellow Pro |
| Brand: | Gateron | Akko |
| Manufacturer: | Gateron | Akko |
| Series: | KS-3 Pro | V5 |
| Variant Color: | Milky White & Yellow | Cream Yellow |
| Release Date: | August 2022 | June 2025 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Linear | Linear |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 50 ± 15 gf | — |
| Pre-travel: | 2 ± 0.6 mm | — |
| Total Travel: | 4 mm | — |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Rapid Trigger: |
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| Analog Input: |
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Sound Level: | Medium | Medium |
| Sound Profile: | Thocky | Thocky |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | Milky Nylon | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Milky Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem Material: | POM | PA12 |
| Stem Shape: | MX Cross | Dustproof stem |
| Spring Type: | Single-stage | — |
| Contact Material: | Gold-plated alloy | — |
| Factory Lubed: |
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| Lube Details: | Factory pre-lubed with improved consistency over older KS-3 batches | Factory pre-lubed with improved consistency |
| Housing Transparency: | Translucent | Translucent |
| Light Diffuser: |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | — |
| MX Keycap Compatible: |
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| Hot-swap Compatible: |
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| SMD LED Compatible: |
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| Through-hole LED Support: |
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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 | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro | Akko V5 Creamy Yellow Pro |
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro | Akko V5 Creamy Yellow Pro |
| Brand: | Gateron | Akko |
| Manufacturer: | Gateron | Akko |
| Series: | KS-3 Pro | V5 |
| Variant Color: | Milky White & Yellow | Cream Yellow |
| Release Date: | August 2022 | June 2025 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Linear | Linear |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 50 ± 15 gf | — |
| Pre-travel: | 2 ± 0.6 mm | — |
| Total Travel: | 4 mm | — |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Adjustable Actuation: |
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| Rapid Trigger: |
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| Analog Input: |
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Sound Level: | Medium | Medium |
| Sound Profile: | Thocky | Thocky |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | Milky Nylon | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Milky Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem Material: | POM | PA12 |
| Stem Shape: | MX Cross | Dustproof stem |
| Spring Type: | Single-stage | — |
| Contact Material: | Gold-plated alloy | — |
| Factory Lubed: |
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| Lube Details: | Factory pre-lubed with improved consistency over older KS-3 batches | Factory pre-lubed with improved consistency |
| Housing Transparency: | Translucent | Translucent |
| Light Diffuser: |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | — |
| MX Keycap Compatible: |
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| Hot-swap Compatible: |
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| SMD LED Compatible: |
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| Through-hole LED Support: |
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Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
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