Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro vs Gateron Yellow (G Pro)
Verdict: Both are excellent budget linears; the Akko ships better factory-lubed and slightly smoother, while the Gateron Yellow is the long-standing value benchmark.
Spec wins
| Spec | Akko V3 Cream Yellow Pro | Gateron Yellow (G Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | linear | linear |
| Manufacturer | Akko | Gateron |
| Force & travel | ||
| Actuation force | 50g | 35g |
| Bottom-out force | 60g | 45g |
| Pre-travel | 2mm | 2mm |
| Total travel | 3.3mm | 4mm |
| Feel & sound | ||
| Sound profile | medium-thocky | medium-thocky |
| Smoothness | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Wobble (lower better) | 2.0/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Price / switch | — | — |