Compare Akko V3 Creamy Black Pro Linear vs Cherry MX Illuma Red Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Akko V3 Creamy Black Pro Linear and Cherry MX Illuma Red Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2024 55g actuation force 3.3mm total travel	Released in 2026 45g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel GF bottom housing
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:65.4 Materials:55.0 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.7 Materials:55.0 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Akko V3 Creamy Black Pro Linear	Name Cherry MX Illuma Red Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.3mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material GF
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -