Akko CS Air Switch vs Epomaker Aqua Switch
Epomaker Aqua Switch has live pricing available right now while Akko CS Air Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Epomaker Aqua Switch actuates lighter at 46 gf, while Akko CS Air Switch pushes back at 48 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
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Epomaker Aqua Switch
EPOMAKER
46g actuation · 62g bottom · 3.9mm travel · factory lubed
from
$19.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | Epomaker Aqua Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Epomaker Aqua Switch |
| Brand | Akko | EPOMAKER |
| Price range | — | $19.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Clicky |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 46 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 62 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.9 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
Brand
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- EPOMAKER
Price range
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- $19.99
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Clicky
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 48 gf
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 46 gf
Bottom-out force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 56 gf
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 62 gf
Pre-travel
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 1.9 mm
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 1.5 mm
Total travel
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 3.9 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Epomaker Aqua Switch has live pricing available right now while Akko CS Air Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Epomaker Aqua Switch actuates lighter at 46 gf, while Akko CS Air Switch pushes back at 48 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Akko CS Air Switch if
- You want a heavier 48gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick Epomaker Aqua Switch if
From $19.99
- You prefer a lighter 46gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You prefer a clicky feel
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