Akko CS Air Switch vs Cherry MX Grey Tactile
Akko CS Air Switch actuates lighter at 48 gf, while Cherry MX Grey Tactile pushes back at 70 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | Cherry MX Grey Tactile |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Cherry MX Grey Tactile |
| Brand | Akko | Cherry |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 70 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 80 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | — |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Nylon |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
Brand
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Cherry
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- 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
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- 2.2 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 Cherry MX Grey Tactile pushes back at 70 gf.
Pick Akko CS Air Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 48gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick Cherry MX Grey Tactile if
- You want a heavier 70gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a tactile feel
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