Akko Creamy Purple U1 is a tactile mechanical switch from Akko with a 45 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel and 3.2 mm total travel.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
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.
Akko Creamy Purple U1
Akko
Akko
U1
Creamy Purple
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
45 ± 8 gf
50 ± 8 gf
57 ± 8 gf
2 ± 0.4 mm
3.2 ± 0.3 mm
No
No
No
No
MX Cross
No
Medium
Poppy
POM
PA66
POM
Translucent
Factory pre-lubed
Yes
Yes
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
If you prefer a keystroke where the tactile event happens immediately at the top of travel, Akko Creamy Purple U1 delivers that snappy feedback with zero pre-travel lag. A snappy, distinct tactile bump peaks at 55gf before smoothly giving way through the remaining 3.2mm of total travel. The 45gf operating spring provides enough upward rebound to keep fast typing sessions lively and fatigue-free. Bottoming out yields a satisfying, poppy clack that sounds remarkably clean across every row. Consistent factory lubrication keeps stem friction low, allowing builders to drop them straight into an FR4 plate on a gasket mount without needing manual tuning.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Akko Creamy Purple U1 is a Mechanical switch from Akko with a Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Akko Creamy Purple U1 has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Akko Creamy Purple U1 has a pre-travel of 2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Akko Creamy Purple U1 has a total travel distance of 3.2 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Akko Creamy Purple U1 lists tactile force: 57 gf. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Akko Creamy Purple U1 is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Akko Creamy Purple U1 is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Akko Creamy Purple U1 include sound profile: Poppy, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Akko Creamy Purple U1 lists top housing: POM, bottom housing: PA66, stem: POM. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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