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The Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 and Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA vs PA66 Nylon), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (21.5 mm vs 22 mm KOS double-stage), (55 g vs 45 g), actuation (40 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3 mm). That said, they are mostly different. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 21.5 mm spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 0.50mm. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko. | The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS double-stage spring. The tactile bump is 45g. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Outva x Nuphy. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | 21.5 mm | 22 mm KOS double-stage |
| Tactile force | 55 g | 45 g |
| Actuation | 40 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.50 mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | Outva x Nuphy |
| Manufacturer | Akko | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 is much more widely available, but the Gateron Azure Dragon V4 is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 and Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 sound test | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 sound test |
No Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 sound test available. |
Comments on Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 switches | Comments on Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches |
No comments on Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 switches. | The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 tactile switch comes with a large tactile bump and a super short pre-travel. It uses the same stem as the Gateron Type R tactile switch. That being said, Azure Dragon V4 and Type R switches have a very similar tactile feeling. The only difference between Type R and Azure Dragon V4 is the top housing material. Azure Dragon's PC top housing makes them sound clackier than Type R – Unikeys. |
