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maxmalkav t1_j600wqi wrote

Reply to comment by One-Bus-9006 in My first mechanical - keychron k8 pro! by One-Bus-9006

Brown switch family is good and all, but you can also consider trying other budget tactile switches with a higher activation point (you feel the bump when you start pressing the key). Akko CS Lavender and Akko V3 Cream Blues are cool alternatives if you want to try something a bit different without breaking the bank.

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swartzrnner t1_j6263ms wrote

How are the creams? I have brown as well and thought about getting them but was worried they would be too light of a switch for me, like with accidental presses and things of that nature.

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DeadshottWasTaken t1_j62gqlc wrote

It’s amazing! I compare them to Blueish whites but their a bit more pingy.

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grandmalarkey t1_j642nx4 wrote

Love bluish whites, don't seen them mentioned too much but they feel so good to me

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pizzahutisdelicious t1_j62w3s1 wrote

They take a bit of getting used to from the browns, as the actuation force jump is somewhat big so your gonna have to use more energy when pressing the keys, but after awhile they feel will feel and sound premium, highly suggest giving them a shot

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maxmalkav t1_j62y77t wrote

I personally like them. Akko V3 Cream Blues feel like smoother Lavender, I did not lube mine. Cream Yellows are also good , quite smooth stock but not the smoothest (I.e. my KTT Strawberry are way smoother), still I’d choose them over Gateron Yellow G Pro 2.0.

Both have a distinctive “marbly” sound that differentiate from the rest of Akko switches.

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swartzrnner t1_j63gxqz wrote

If I were to get one would you recommend lunes lavenders or stock cream blues?

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maxmalkav t1_j63h9sh wrote

Stock Creams feel smoother than stock CS Lavender and they are even a bit cheaper. I’d go with Cream Blues. I’ve not tried lubed lavenders yet (only stock) so I don’t know if live is a game changer here.

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swartzrnner t1_j63heg2 wrote

Nice! Ok thanks! I’m waiting on Boba U4ts to come in and I’m itching to try another switch lol

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maxmalkav t1_j63ht14 wrote

I understand U4Ts are top tier, you’ll need something with its own well defined “character” to really find something different and satisfying.

Maybe you can check linear ones like KTT Strawberry, they are quite good and smooth.

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swartzrnner t1_j63i14k wrote

Yeah I’m relatively new to mechanical switches, used some gateron blues on a gaming keyboard for years so I’ve never used/tried linear much but that’s because I didn’t like the emptyness of the press.

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maxmalkav t1_j63icu8 wrote

I used to think the same, but with the right setup (keys, plate, case) they can be quite satisfying. I abandoned clicky ones though 😅

Have fun exploring the hobby, it’s all about the journey :-)

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