Akko CS Air Switch vs Akko CS Radiant Red Switch
Akko CS Air Switch actuates lighter at 48 gf, while Akko CS Radiant Red Switch pushes back at 53 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | Akko CS Radiant Red Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Akko CS Radiant Red Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 3 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 53 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | — |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 1.9 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | No |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | — |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | — |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Radiant Red Switch
- Akko CS Radiant Red Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Akko CS Radiant Red Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 48 gf
Bottom-out force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 56 gf
Pre-travel
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 1.9 mm
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Akko CS Air Switch actuates lighter at 48 gf, while Akko CS Radiant Red Switch pushes back at 53 gf.
Pick Akko CS Air Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 48gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
Pick Akko CS Radiant Red Switch if
- You want a heavier 53gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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