Akko CS Air Switch vs Cherry MX Orange
Akko CS Air Switch actuates lighter at 48 gf, while Cherry MX Orange pushes back at 50 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | Cherry MX Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Cherry MX Orange |
| Brand | Akko | Cherry |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 50 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 70 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| 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 Orange
- Cherry MX Orange
Brand
- Cherry MX Orange
- Cherry
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- Cherry MX Orange
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Cherry MX Orange
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 48 gf
- Cherry MX Orange
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 56 gf
- Cherry MX Orange
- 70 gf
Pre-travel
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 1.9 mm
- Cherry MX Orange
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Cherry MX Orange
- 3.5 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Cherry MX Orange
- Nylon
Housing bottom
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Cherry MX Orange
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Akko CS Air Switch actuates lighter at 48 gf, while Cherry MX Orange pushes back at 50 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 Cherry MX Orange if
- You want a heavier 50gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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