AkkoV3 Lavender Purple Pro Keyboard Switch with Dustproof Stem for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin Tactile Switches Pre-Lubed Switch (45pcs)

Very durable and sound great after a few months

Great quality and works great. The tactile bump is right at the beginning of the keystroke, it feel great and types well

I’ve been trying to find a set of switches that I loved. I hate the clacky noise of clicky switches, but I really didn’t like the plain feel of linear switches. Once I got these in my keyboard I fell in love! I was really nervous to test these out since I’ve bought plenty of switches and been disappointed, but these work perfectly.I mainly love the way the switch feels, like as if you’re pressing a clicky switch without the loud sound. I’m super impressed with the way I was able to easily set them up, as well as the value of these switches! I’ve looked for similar switches, but they were just too expensive :/ if you’re thinking about it, I would definitely purchase these!

I've been using these for a couple days and enjoying them!Background on my set-up and usage:I'm using them on an Epomaker TH80 SE 75% keyboard with Epomaker MDA (somewhat similar to SA but not as tall) profile PBT dye-sublimation keycaps. The keyboard came with Bluebird linear switches (Actuation force: 47±5gf, Initial force: 35gf min) and I wanted to try tactiles on a budget, so went with these after comparing a bunch.I type a lot for my work and hobbies (and according to a quick speed test, with this set-up, at around 98wpm and 99% accuracy).Pros of these switches:-I love the sound! They're the slightest bit thockier than the linear switches I was using, especially paired with the PBT MDA keycaps.-I really like how they feel! They have a sort of "pop" to them and the catch provides just enough tactile feedback to decrease accidental keypresses but so far without becoming super tiring to use. I definitely have had fewer issues with bumping another key and accidentally depressing it, so that's a win for me. So far, I enjoy typing on them.-Installed easily-Come packaged well! I've seen some budget switches with reviews that said they came loose in a bag. These came in hard plastic packaging top and bottom with each switch neatly in its own slot.-No bent pins-I'm just using the factory lube. I haven't tried lubing any switches myself yet, so I can't compare, but these feel fine to me.Cons, and why I took off a star:-The little...locking tabs? On the north and south of the switches are/were too narrow. The switches don't make much of a "click" as they are inserted, which was what clued me in that something was off, and I looked closer and realized the locking tabs (or whatever they are called) were flush with or narrower than the base of the switch. I tested, and sure enough, they weren't locking in place well (and the fit of the stems with the keycaps are tight) so pulling off a keycap takes the whole switch with it.Why I'm okay enough with this that I'm continuing to use them:1) It doesn't seem to affect typing itself and I don't plan on changing the keycaps regularly or even soon2) I experimented with a few and using tweezers, I was able to pry the tabs so they were angled outward and successfully got a few switches to lock in place and not come out when I pulled the keycaps. However, this was kind of tedious, so I didn't bother doing it with all of them (see point 1).I'd recommend these, at the very least for a cheap beginner and fairly lightweight tactile, unless the improper locking issue is going to be a major problem for you.

These switches are incredible, I love typing with my keyboard thanks to them, they are soft and the tactile bump is just enough. I've had them for almost a year and they are working great. The installation is easy and the color actually doesn't matter unless you use transparent keycaps or something like that.

Easy to replace old switches, so far no sticky keys, not cheap in quality, led shines well with my prefered purple glow, good travel speed, have had for almost a year I think. Feel the actuation, good soft click.

I left these in the function keys along the top row but they were a little light for me. prefer the linear matcha switch for typing or the ttc hearts.

I'm currently typing on these switches, and the experience is fantastic. I initially got these as they were comparable to Holy/Glorious Panda Switches, at least in sound. I did silicone rings, films, and hand-lubing with these switches. The result? Glorious Thocc.