Akko CS Air Switch vs Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch
Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch has live pricing available right now while Akko CS Air Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch actuates lighter at 34 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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Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch
Leobog
34g actuation · 45g bottom · 3.7mm travel · factory lubed
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$12.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Leobog |
| Price range | — | $12.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 34 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 45 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.7 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch
- Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 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?
Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch has live pricing available right now while Akko CS Air Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch actuates lighter at 34 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
Pick Leobog Nimbus Linear V3 Switch if
From $12.99
- You prefer a lighter 34gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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