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Akko Creamy Purple U1

Akko Creamy Purple U1

Series: U1 Series Released: July 2026
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Switch Type
Mechanical
Technology
Operating Force
45 ± 8 gf
Actuation Weight
Total Travel
3.2 ± 0.3 mm
Full Stroke

Switch Highlights

Feel Type : Tactile
Pre-travel : 2 ± 0.4 mm
Factory Lubed : Yes
Switch Form Factor : MX

About Akko Creamy Purple U1

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.

Last updated: August 18, 2026
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Domain Scores General Information Force and Travel Compatible Keyboard Input Features Build and Durability Profile Radar FAQ

Switch Profile Scores

Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.

Gaming Profile

69

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

Pre-travel: 2 mm · Total travel: 3.2 mm

Tactile Profile

68

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

Feel type: Tactile · Tactile force: 57 gf

Build and Durability

N/A

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

Materials: top POM, bottom PA66, stem POM · Factory lubed: Yes

General Information of Akko Creamy Purple U1

Switch Name

Akko Creamy Purple U1

Brand

Akko

Manufacturer

Akko

Series

U1 Series

Variant Color

Creamy Purple

Release Date

July 2026

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel Type

Tactile

Switch Form Factor

MX

Mount Type

PCB Mount

Force and Travel of Akko Creamy Purple U1

Operating Force

Top tier

45 ± 8 gf

100% of the current best Operating Force score

Bottom-out Force

Top tier

50 ± 8 gf

100% of the current best Bottom-out Force score

Tactile Force

Top tier

57 ± 8 gf

93% of the current best Tactile Force score

Pre-travel

Good

2 ± 0.4 mm

60% of the current best Pre-travel score

Total Travel

Top tier

3.2 ± 0.3 mm

100% of the current best Total Travel score

Compatible Keyboard Input Features of Akko Creamy Purple U1

Hall-effect Keyboard Required

No

Build and Durability of Akko Creamy Purple U1

Feel Type

Tactile

Sound Profile

Tactile / Crisp / Poppy

Top Housing

POM

Bottom Housing

PA66

Stem Material

POM

Factory Lubed

Yes

Pin Count

Top tier

5

100% of the current best Pin Count score

MX Keycap Compatible

Yes

Through-hole LED Support

Yes

Profile Radar Of Akko Creamy Purple U1

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.

Profile Radar

Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Akko Creamy Purple U1

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 2.00 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 3.20 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 unknown. 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: Tactile / Crisp / Poppy. 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.