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Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Series: V3 Pro Released: September 15, 2023
Switch Type
Mechanical
Technology
Operating Force
45 ± 5 gf
Actuation Weight
Total Travel
3.80 mm
Full Stroke

Switch Highlights

Feel Type : Linear
Pre-travel : 2 ± 0.5 mm
Factory Lubed : Yes
Switch Form Factor : MX

About Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Akko V3 Crystal Pro is a linear mechanical switch from Akko released in September 2023 with a 45 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel and 3.8 mm total travel.

Last updated: September 08, 2026

Switch Profile Scores

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

Gaming Profile

61

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

Tactile Profile

45

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

Build and Durability

76

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

General Information of Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Switch Name

Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Brand

Akko

Manufacturer

Akko

Series

V3 Pro

Variant Color

Crystal Clear

Release Date

September 15, 2023

Availability

Available

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel Type

Linear

Switch Form Factor

MX

Mount Type

Plate Mount

Force and Travel of Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Operating Force

Top tier

45 ± 5 gf

100% of the current best Operating Force score

Bottom-out Force

Top tier

60 gf

100% of the current best Bottom-out Force score

Pre-travel

Good

2 ± 0.5 mm

60% of the current best Pre-travel score

Total Travel

Excellent

3.80 mm

87% of the current best Total Travel score

Compatible Keyboard Input Features of Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Adjustable Actuation on Compatible Keyboard

No

Rapid Trigger on Compatible Keyboard

No

Analog Input on Compatible Keyboard

No

Hall-effect Keyboard Required

No

Build and Durability of Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Feel Type

Linear

Stem Shape

Dustproof stem

Silent Dampeners

No

Sound Level

Medium

Sound Profile

Clacky

Top Housing

PC

Bottom Housing

PC

Stem Material

PC

Spring Type

Single-stage

Spring Length

Top tier

18.00 mm

90% of the current best Spring Length score

Housing Transparency

Transparent

Lube Details

Lightly factory lubricated on stem rails

Light Diffuser

No

Factory Lubed

Yes

Pin Count

Good

3

60% of the current best Pin Count score

MX Keycap Compatible

Yes

Hot-swap Compatible

Yes

SMD LED Compatible

Yes

Through-hole LED Support

Yes

Contact Material

Gold-plated alloy

Special Note of Akko V3 Crystal Pro

Editor's Note: V3 Crystal Pro is Akko's full-polycarbonate linear, using PC for the top, bottom, and stem to maximize transparency. It runs at 45±5 gf with 2.0±0.5 mm pre-travel, 3.8 mm total travel, and an 18 mm extension spring, making it especially suited to RGB-heavy builds.

Profile Radar Of Akko V3 Crystal Pro

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 V3 Crystal Pro

The Akko V3 Crystal Pro is a Mechanical switch from Akko with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.

The Akko V3 Crystal Pro has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.

The Akko V3 Crystal Pro has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.

The Akko V3 Crystal Pro has a total travel distance of 3.80 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.

The Akko V3 Crystal Pro is listed as 3-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 V3 Crystal Pro 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 V3 Crystal Pro include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.

The Akko V3 Crystal Pro lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: PC, stem: PC, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.

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