Akko CS Air Switch vs Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
Epomaker Sea Salt Switch actuates lighter at 47 gf, while Akko CS Air Switch pushes back at 48 gf.
LINEAR
Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
EPOMAKER
47g actuation · 55g bottom · 3.8mm travel · factory lubed
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Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | Epomaker Sea Salt Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Epomaker Sea Salt Switch |
| Brand | Akko | EPOMAKER |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 47 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.8 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
Brand
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
- EPOMAKER
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Epomaker Sea Salt 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
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
- 3.8 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Epomaker Sea Salt Switch actuates lighter at 47 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
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
Pick Epomaker Sea Salt Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 47gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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