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Well, since the lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is a and the Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 is a standard MX mechanical switch, the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is a tactile with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (Choc shape). The tactile bump is 45g at 0.40mm. The 35g actuation occurs at 1.49mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 2.95mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by lowprokb. Manufactured by Kailh. | 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. |
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| Name | lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset | Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | PC |
| Bottom housing | - | PA |
| Stem material | - | POM |
| Stem shape | Choc | partial box |
| Spring | - | 21.5 mm |
| Tactile force | 45 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 35 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.40 mm | 0.50 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.49 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 2.95 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | lowprokb | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Akko |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 can be found in multiple stores.
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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!
lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset force curve | Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 force curve |
| No Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 force curve available. |
Comments on lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset switches | Comments on Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 switches |
The Sunset Tactile Choc Switches are being dubbed as "the first truly new Choc switch in years". The switch was born from a design by LowproKB - a company that specializes in anything and everything low profile and Choc - and manufactured by Kailh, the leading company in Choc switches. Using a newly designed tactile stem and a 40g spring, the Sunset switch is able to produce a nice tactile bump, and as it comes factory lubricated, is also exceptionally smooth. | No comments on Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 switches. |
