Akko 3098 – Budget 1800 Hotswap

I really like the akko ocean blue switches. Comparing them side by side with some cherry browns, the akkos have a much more noticeable tactile event. It starts right at the top and it makes the switch feel just a little heavier. Stock they were a lot less scratchy too.

The longer stem also changes the bottom out sound to something thakier and in the direction of a panda. But the stem goes all the way in flush instead of sticking up a bit, so I would expect there’d still be some keycap interference with some sets and north facing switches.

They’re definitely not in the very tactile category and have less of a bump than the ergo clears, bobas, or pandas I have on hand. Overall, I would say they’re a much improved brown - a little more tactile, still medium weight and not fatiguing over long typing sessions, less scratchy, and they sound better to me.

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