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TACTILE · 40g
Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 40g
Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 40g review: a light, factory-lubed tactile switch with a gentle bump, smooth travel, and a soft thocky sound.
40g
Actuation
1.9mm pre-travel
3.8mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
2/5
Noise level
thocky
How it feels
How it sounds
thocky Profile thocky
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 a heavy tactile?
No. It actuates around 40g and bottoms out near 55g, putting it firmly in light-tactile territory. The bump is present but gentle, making it easy on the fingers over long sessions.
Does it need lubing out of the box?
It ships factory lubed and feels smooth as-is, so most people can run it stock. Films and a hand-lube pass are optional refinements rather than fixes for a problem.
What does it sound like?
The polycarbonate top and nylon bottom housing give it a soft, rounded thock that stays on the quieter side — pleasant in shared spaces without feeling muffled.
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