Akko CS Air Switch vs NuPhy Raspberry Switch
NuPhy Raspberry 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 Raspberry Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | NuPhy Raspberry 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 | 50 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.4 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- NuPhy Raspberry Switch
- NuPhy Raspberry Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- NuPhy Raspberry Switch
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Raspberry 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
- NuPhy Raspberry Switch
- 1.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Raspberry Switch
- 3.4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Raspberry Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
NuPhy Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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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