Akko CS Air Switch vs NuPhy Polaris Switch
NuPhy Polaris Switch actuates lighter at 46 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 | NuPhy Polaris Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | NuPhy Polaris Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 46 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
Brand
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Nuphy
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 48 gf
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 46 gf
Bottom-out force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 56 gf
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 55 gf
Pre-travel
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 1.9 mm
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 1.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
NuPhy Polaris Switch actuates lighter at 46 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 NuPhy Polaris Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 46gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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