Akko CS Air Switch vs Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch
Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Akko CS Air Switch pushes back at 48 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch |
| Brand | Akko | EPOMAKER |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 4 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | — |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | — |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | — |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | — |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch
- Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Epomaker Chocolate Optical 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?
Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Akko CS Air Switch pushes back at 48 gf.
Pick Akko CS Air Switch if
- You want a heavier 48gf actuation for deliberate typing
Pick Epomaker Chocolate Optical Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
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