Akko CS Air Switch vs Glorious Lynx HE Switch
Glorious Lynx HE Switch actuates lighter at 40 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 | Glorious Lynx HE Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Glorious Lynx HE Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Glorious |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | MAGNETIC |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 2 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 40 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | — |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 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
- Glorious Lynx HE Switch
- Glorious Lynx HE Switch
Brand
- Glorious Lynx HE Switch
- Glorious
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- Glorious Lynx HE Switch
- MAGNETIC
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Glorious Lynx HE 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?
Glorious Lynx HE Switch actuates lighter at 40 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
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick Glorious Lynx HE Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 40gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You prefer a magnetic feel
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