I went crazy when there was a pro version, but after watching the full video, I think the pros are worse because of the loudness, but that's preference. I think the reason for that is Akko's design on the sides of the stem, and I would say just get the cream yellow, it sounds better in my ears and cheaper by $0.05, which for my country is huge
Yeah, I felt the same! It is sooo different.. Not bad switch at all, but yes, as you said, we can get the better 1st version for a lower price - nothing can beat that! ^^
This video conviced me to go with regular Cream Yellow but right now I can't find them anywhere, only the pro. Sad but thanks for the video, very underrated channel for the quality
I just got the v3 pro yellow switches and they're super smooth out of the box. No scratchiness whatsoever and they feel good quality. The price is ridiculousy good too. May buy a second set for another keyboard!
Right? I had such high hopes for the PRO version, but it was completely different from what I expected. But the build quality is really good, so no complaints on that part - at least. :D Thanks for your comment! ^^
I just got done building a new keyboard and I used the Pros... Yeah they are kinda 'poppy' but I don't think they are as loud for me as they seem to have been for you. It must be down to a combination of case, which is plastic, or maybe I'm just not pressing them as hard as you are, it's really hard to tell. This much I do know. They are nice and smooth and they have a slightly shorter throw than what I'm used to in a set of Gateron Blacks. Also the price was low due to a Black Friday sale. Which is probably the primary reason I eventually chose them. Bottom line is that I'm happy with my new keyboard.
They're not bad switches at all! Especially for a Black Friday price! Also, this hobby is all about personal preferences at the end of the day, so every kind of combination is perfect, as long as the one who uses it gets satisfied. :) I just feel that they should not to be considered as new versions of the legendary Cream line. The OGs were not that loud, not clacky (my comparison might focus on this change in sound), and you're also right in the fact, that the case, keycap, etc. materials/designs have quite a big effect on sound! :)
Yeah.. 😔 I expected some upgraded creaminess (based on the original version), but it was quite disappointing. 😵💫 Anyway, honestly - they're not bad switches, just not what one would expect.
@@mezrair1149 I'd say a slightly more lube to the switches (though it's fairly lubed from the factory), beyond that I'd apply as much foam/poly-fill/something else that would absorb those sounds ^^
Yeah, I guess I wsill have to get a tester and try these out for myself. Every review I watch says something different. You say the Yello Pro are louder and less creamy than the old version. Others say they are creamier and more silent and are def worth the upgrade. And then there are people who say they are pretty much identical in sound and feel. So yeah, no point in watching reviews, guys. Just get a tester and try them out for yourself.
That's indeed the best idea! (Although in my review I'm not only saying these, I show the two sound tests - in the same keyboard, same keycaps, with the same microphone, from the same position. So I think it's still a valid comparison for those who can't get testers to try them out.)
I didn't understood what of those switches were better, for sound non-pro, but in general (like who of them responds faster, etc) is the best choice? (sorry for not understanding)
It's absolutely about personal preferences, but if the non-pro sounded good to you, I think the best would be to go with the MZ Z1 switches, they are better quality and cheaper than the non-pros (unikeyboards.com/products/mz-z1-linear-switch-factory-lubed-edition-10pcs?sca_ref=4091833.NcXqvqZAiQ)
@@thoccnology sorry for confusing, I don't know if switches affect like the responsive time. in that aspect what would be the best? (and thank you for the recomendations!)
The PRO Blues are just incredible sounding with ABS Cherry caps, especially in a poppey board even a basic one like a GMK67. I generally prefer muted and deeper setups, but that combo is just too incredible. I think you got a bad impression of the sound because XDA PBT is deep and suited to creamy and thoccy, but ALSO because it's tall and brittle it echos high pitched sounds which is what the new akkos produce, so you get a displeasing combination of deep sounds combined with the clackiness echoing around and not being clean. IMO having a wide frequency range of sound is what makes boards sound cheap, where narrower sound profiles, of JUST hyperclack or JUST deep thock or JUST mid-range creamy, can all sound really premium.
It's not a 'bad' impression at all ^^ I'm just positive that they shouldn't have been named 'Cream'/creamy switches (because as you said too they're perfect BUT poppy switches). Also it's a good switch/sound profile/board/keycap/whatever exactly until the one who uses them like it - it's all about personal preferences at the end of the day. :3 /Honestly, I didn't want to sound confusing at all - in my recent reviews that's why I took out my personal thoughts on a switch/board, just not to mislead anyone in any way./
@@thoccnology Yeah the "cream" naming is an odd choice, most of their new line is all what I'd consider "hyperclack". And why "V3 Pro", instead of "V4", when they changed the stem design and bump/spring for the tactiles?? Regardless of naming they all seem really compelling, I'm excited to try Silver Pro and Piano Pro.
@@MangoTangoFox Exactly my thoughts! Also, I'm right now editing a video with the Piano Pro switches (unfortunately I have no OGs to compare it, but it's also in the M1W)
Keyboard body plays a big role. Yellows Pro were too loud in my metal keyboards, unusable. I was about to return them, but then my GMK67 arrived, and two matched fabulously. Plastic can tame those loud bottom-outs very well.
The v3 cream yellow should also be compatible with the cherry profile, given that it has a shorter total travel. Did you test regular v3 cream yellow with cherry keycaps? Also: Can you compare the housing of both in terms of quality/robustness? Check the cutout on the top for the pro at 0:40. It's thinner than the regular yellow which makes it easier to bend. Can you confirm?
Hey, thanks for asking! I just re-checked with an R2 keycap both the switches (paper strip test). The non-Pro is certainly tighter as the Pro version, it nearly clatches the paper - and unfortunately I don't have those expensive keycaps that are nearly 1.5x thicker than my existing ones. Also regarding the specs sheet the Pros have shorter total travel. And their stem is nearly 0.5mm longer. (This adds up and can result in a 'higher sitting' keycap resulting less opportunity to interference.) Regarding the robustness of the top housing I can confirm that the Pros are a whole lot skinnier - and more prone to damage. Thanks for pointing this out, I totally missed that perspective!
@@thoccnology Thank you for confirming. I also noticed that the render of the regular v3 cream yellow on Akkos website even has a different housing as the one you showed in the video. Im not sure if this is a revision in the design for all of the switches. Too bad that the pro version does not seem to be an improvement over the regular yellow creams, overall. Anyways, your video was really informative! Keep it up, looking forward to future videos :)
@@divo9400 Nice catch! - I guess a rendered image is unfortunately still just a rendered image... :') That's the very reason I'm always so happy to find real reviews of products (and also why I started this channel, hoping I could contribute to this). Yeah, the Pro version was a bit of a disappointment for me too, it's still a good switch, but not when compared to the non-Pro version. Thanks for your inputs and your comment! :)
they definitely need hand-lubing, but after that they're actually creamy and no spring ping but they're discontinued, so unless you can still buy from pryzma.io, you need to look for a different switch (I recommend MZ Z1 switches, they're much more worth it, also they're cheaper and pre-lubed)
They feature the standard 2.0mm pre-travel, so if you want to maximize the speed, go for a shorter actuation switch (like 1.2mm or similar) - but those are terrible to use for typing (at least I'm unable to cope with them 😅).
The PROs do have a longer stem, so I think all the keycaps can be used without any interference! Especially not North-facing LED keyboards+Cherry-keycap combinations are free of this issue.
i bought the pro's and i regretted , they are loud even after lubing i will buy another switches i want something cream or deep not crispy and clacky , give me ur opinion guys for the new switches i am thinking getting gateron oil king
Ngl I had very bad experiences even with 2 different batches of Oil Kings (very noticeable leaf spring and scratchiness). My go-to OG Cream Yellow replacement is the MZ Z1 switch - I also made a comparison between them a couple of weeks ago. (It's even cheaper, comes pre-lubed and has a better type feeling.) I'd advise those.
Once you opened them it's worth at least lube all the stem sides and the bottom point of the stem itself (the rails are the most important), then put some lube on the rail driver parts of the bottom+top housing as well. Once I'm there I usually put some lube on under the spring in the bottom housing.
hi thank you for this channel i was looking for my first 60% keyboard , i really like the sound of the flamingo switches then i find the akko cream yellow v3 (but cannot find them anywhere) is there any similar switch with similar sound ? any reccomendations thank you so much !!!!!!!!
Hi! Yes, the original Cream Yellow V3 has been discontinued unfortunately. I found the MZ Z1 has an almost identical sound profile (for a cheaper price, and it comes pre-lubed - so much, much better than the Cream Yellows) I made a review on the Z1 on my channel, where I compared them! :)
which keyboard do you recommend me i just want a small one , to pair with my rog ally must be light or slim also will like to use the mz z1 switches. ty so much love your videos@@thoccnology
So, is it better to take Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow instead of Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3?? I'm looking for something "Thocky" besides KTT Peach, KTT Cream Yellow, Akko Matcha Green/Starfish
Hm, it's definitely better (if you would like to avoid the clakiness of the V3 Pros) But I found a great (almost identical, but better) alternative to the Original (non-Pro) Cream Yellows, and they are the MZ Z1 switches. They are cheaper, and come pre-lubed. Check out my review on them, I even made a comparison with the Cream Yellows.
hi there, i ordered gmk67 with akko cream yellow v3 PRO with SA profile keycap, and further research i founded that the PRO version is not as thocky as non PRO one as it is more higher pitch pop sound, i have not yet seen someone else building keyboard with gmk67 with the cream yellow v3 PRO, so im just wonder with all that fact, gmk67, cream yellow v3 pro and SA keycap, with mods provide in the video, will my keyboard come out as thock deep sound?
Hi! ^^ Hm, tough question. If your SA keycaps are pretty thick, that might help - but as I remember from my only time experimenting with SA profile, it makes the setup louder in general. I'd say use as much sound dampening in the case as you can do (EVA foam, or some packaging foam can do it if you have no access to other kinds of foam), and give it a try with - and then without tape mod (tape mod is basically redirecting the switch sound backwards to your direction reflecting the sound, so not using tape might let the switch sounds into the case where they can be absorbed. Also apply a bit more lube to the V3 PROs that will also help with thocking them. Please let me know how did it turn out, if you have the time - I'm genuinely interested how does it sound with SA keycaps!
As far as I know, the V3 product line is a completely new one. Its predecessors were the CS switches. They wanted to make some changes, new materials, builts, etc. so they created a new product line - which introduced the V3 Cream Yellow as a first.
I have an akko 3068 b plus keyboard and these switches don’t fit in for some reason despite both having 5 pins and being hot swappable, I tried putting too much force in it but it still won’t click in, when It did one time it worked but when I pulled out my keycap, the switch came with it. I don’t wanna break it, nor cut off the 2 extra pins, am I missing something?
Hm, sounds intriguing.. The switch usually comes out together with the keycap when the mounting pins (the little plastic parts between the top and bottom housing, on the front and back) do not click into the plate. This can be 'fixed' by pushing them with a tweezer to the right place. Maybe the plate is somehow not correctly/precisely cut(?).. Some akko boards feature some rather cheap solutions from time to time..
@@thoccnology I fixed it, I actually wasn't pressing enough for it to snap xD.. I was too afraid on breaking the keyboard as because the 3 pins were just too easy to snap in compared to the 5 pins. All thought I have a new problem now, it feels so hard taking the 5 pin switches out, it feels like I'm about to lift the whole keyboard.
@@Glycer well, I'm happy it turned out to be OK-ish at least :) Regarding pulling out the stubborn switches I usually watch the switches really close during the process - most of the time I realize that my puller doesn't push the mounting pins inwards enough. Also some wiggling tends to help as well.
@@CosmicCatA350 I hate lubing switches, but the non-Pro is so much more creamier that I'd go for it (lubing has to be done basically once). That's a sound profile of my personal preference and I'd use it 80% of the time. But if I could I'd buy a pack of Pros as well, because I quite like clacky switches too - for the rest of the time. Basically they cost half the price of any other switches, so I can convince myself that this is an economically good decision 😅😂 (I'm SO lucky and grateful that I can try out multiple choices) The main question is: which sound profile do YOU prefer?
I went crazy when there was a pro version, but after watching the full video, I think the pros are worse because of the loudness, but that's preference. I think the reason for that is Akko's design on the sides of the stem, and I would say just get the cream yellow, it sounds better in my ears and cheaper by $0.05, which for my country is huge
Yeah, I felt the same! It is sooo different.. Not bad switch at all, but yes, as you said, we can get the better 1st version for a lower price - nothing can beat that! ^^
This video conviced me to go with regular Cream Yellow but right now I can't find them anywhere, only the pro.
Sad but thanks for the video, very underrated channel for the quality
Sorry for the late answer and thank you for your comment! ^^
Please let us know about your final decision on Discord - once you've made it :3
I got the v3 pros, they come slightly lubed and sound ok, but after lubing them myself the sound is a lot smoother, creamier and a bit quieter.
I agree, some lubing can make a big difference!
Very nice review! I watched a couple of others but most didn't mention the difference in volume. Great Video!
Thank you very much, I'm so happy to read comments like yours, that I could provide something useful. ^^
I just got the v3 pro yellow switches and they're super smooth out of the box. No scratchiness whatsoever and they feel good quality. The price is ridiculousy good too. May buy a second set for another keyboard!
Yeah, the improvements can surely be felt! ^^
Where?!, I can’t find the regular ones anywhere, only the pros? Please reply
@@ManManfrmdao22 looks like the original ones have been discontinued. I guess the closest available would be something like the gateron milky yellows?
pro version have really beautiful clack sound. love it
The regular switches are definitely better than the PRO switches. Like you said, too loud for my taste. Nice review!
Right? I had such high hopes for the PRO version, but it was completely different from what I expected. But the build quality is really good, so no complaints on that part - at least. :D
Thanks for your comment! ^^
your videos are always so well edited and put together jesus I'm jealous 😅
hahaha, thank you, but you have no reason to be, on the contrary, i envy your editing 🥲
@@thoccnology you're just being nice, but I'll take the compliment 😊
Please! Akko Cream Yellow V3 Non-Pro, come back! I need you😭
I like non lubed switches so I can do it myself. Too much of a hassle to get rid of the factory lube.
Exactly - I hate when my hands and everything on my desk gets greasy while cleaning them 😬
I just got done building a new keyboard and I used the Pros... Yeah they are kinda 'poppy' but I don't think they are as loud for me as they seem to have been for you. It must be down to a combination of case, which is plastic, or maybe I'm just not pressing them as hard as you are, it's really hard to tell.
This much I do know. They are nice and smooth and they have a slightly shorter throw than what I'm used to in a set of Gateron Blacks. Also the price was low due to a Black Friday sale. Which is probably the primary reason I eventually chose them. Bottom line is that I'm happy with my new keyboard.
They're not bad switches at all! Especially for a Black Friday price! Also, this hobby is all about personal preferences at the end of the day, so every kind of combination is perfect, as long as the one who uses it gets satisfied. :)
I just feel that they should not to be considered as new versions of the legendary Cream line. The OGs were not that loud, not clacky (my comparison might focus on this change in sound), and you're also right in the fact, that the case, keycap, etc. materials/designs have quite a big effect on sound! :)
wow so much better sound on gateron milky yellow pro than this 2 imo
true, i guess the V3 Pro will be too loud/poppy for a lot of people
Those Akko Yellow Pros are VERY loud. Wow. Completely different switch.
Yeah.. 😔 I expected some upgraded creaminess (based on the original version), but it was quite disappointing. 😵💫
Anyway, honestly - they're not bad switches, just not what one would expect.
@@thoccnologycan you tell me what mod did I have to apply to make that loud slightly muted 😂
@@mezrair1149 I'd say a slightly more lube to the switches (though it's fairly lubed from the factory), beyond that I'd apply as much foam/poly-fill/something else that would absorb those sounds ^^
Liked the video, but I wish the music wasn't playing when doing the sound test of lubed/unlubed.
Your point makes sense! Nowadays I restructured the reviews a bit, and conducting all the sound parts without music.
I like the sound of the OG v3 cream yellows more but I like the more richer yellow the cream yellow pros have 😅
Hehehe, soo hard to choose 😉 I guess they make them like this on purpose, so there's always a feature that makes us buy more and more 😅
@@thoccnology yeah there are boards that sound a bit too muted that would benefit from having the cream yellow pro's sound signature .
@@christiancabiles8498 you're right, that's a totally valid scenario and use for them!
Yeah, I guess I wsill have to get a tester and try these out for myself. Every review I watch says something different. You say the Yello Pro are louder and less creamy than the old version. Others say they are creamier and more silent and are def worth the upgrade. And then there are people who say they are pretty much identical in sound and feel. So yeah, no point in watching reviews, guys. Just get a tester and try them out for yourself.
That's indeed the best idea!
(Although in my review I'm not only saying these, I show the two sound tests - in the same keyboard, same keycaps, with the same microphone, from the same position. So I think it's still a valid comparison for those who can't get testers to try them out.)
I think the 3.3mm total travel of the V3 Pro is too short for my preference. They do have nice sound to them like the non-Pro version though!
You're right, it's another big difference that one should consider. Thank you for adding this! ^^
The music is so good
Thank you! TemBa is truly an amazing artist! ^^
Thank you for the video, and promo code. Used it to buy my first custom keyboard.
So exciting! Which keyboard was your choice? :-)
I didn't understood what of those switches were better, for sound non-pro, but in general (like who of them responds faster, etc) is the best choice?
(sorry for not understanding)
It's absolutely about personal preferences, but if the non-pro sounded good to you, I think the best would be to go with the MZ Z1 switches, they are better quality and cheaper than the non-pros (unikeyboards.com/products/mz-z1-linear-switch-factory-lubed-edition-10pcs?sca_ref=4091833.NcXqvqZAiQ)
@@thoccnology sorry for confusing, I don't know if switches affect like the responsive time. in that aspect what would be the best? (and thank you for the recomendations!)
i want clack so the yellow pros are a better pick for me tbh because the louder sound has a higher pitch too
Yes, for the clacks this can be a safe go-to :)
The PRO Blues are just incredible sounding with ABS Cherry caps, especially in a poppey board even a basic one like a GMK67. I generally prefer muted and deeper setups, but that combo is just too incredible. I think you got a bad impression of the sound because XDA PBT is deep and suited to creamy and thoccy, but ALSO because it's tall and brittle it echos high pitched sounds which is what the new akkos produce, so you get a displeasing combination of deep sounds combined with the clackiness echoing around and not being clean. IMO having a wide frequency range of sound is what makes boards sound cheap, where narrower sound profiles, of JUST hyperclack or JUST deep thock or JUST mid-range creamy, can all sound really premium.
It's not a 'bad' impression at all ^^
I'm just positive that they shouldn't have been named 'Cream'/creamy switches (because as you said too they're perfect BUT poppy switches).
Also it's a good switch/sound profile/board/keycap/whatever exactly until the one who uses them like it - it's all about personal preferences at the end of the day. :3
/Honestly, I didn't want to sound confusing at all - in my recent reviews that's why I took out my personal thoughts on a switch/board, just not to mislead anyone in any way./
@@thoccnology Yeah the "cream" naming is an odd choice, most of their new line is all what I'd consider "hyperclack". And why "V3 Pro", instead of "V4", when they changed the stem design and bump/spring for the tactiles?? Regardless of naming they all seem really compelling, I'm excited to try Silver Pro and Piano Pro.
@@MangoTangoFox Exactly my thoughts! Also, I'm right now editing a video with the Piano Pro switches (unfortunately I have no OGs to compare it, but it's also in the M1W)
Keyboard body plays a big role. Yellows Pro were too loud in my metal keyboards, unusable.
I was about to return them, but then my GMK67 arrived, and two matched fabulously.
Plastic can tame those loud bottom-outs very well.
@@StarFury2 Interesting! Indeed, it plays a big role, but I didn't expect it to be this different! Thank you for sharing your experience!
the pro is too loud for me! but i can't find the non pro version anymore
I agree! Unfortunately, the non-Pro version has been discontinued. Check out my MZ Z1 video, it's almost identical to the non-Pros (also cheaper)!
The v3 cream yellow should also be compatible with the cherry profile, given that it has a shorter total travel.
Did you test regular v3 cream yellow with cherry keycaps?
Also: Can you compare the housing of both in terms of quality/robustness? Check the cutout on the top for the pro at 0:40. It's thinner than the regular yellow which makes it easier to bend.
Can you confirm?
Hey, thanks for asking! I just re-checked with an R2 keycap both the switches (paper strip test). The non-Pro is certainly tighter as the Pro version, it nearly clatches the paper - and unfortunately I don't have those expensive keycaps that are nearly 1.5x thicker than my existing ones.
Also regarding the specs sheet the Pros have shorter total travel. And their stem is nearly 0.5mm longer.
(This adds up and can result in a 'higher sitting' keycap resulting less opportunity to interference.)
Regarding the robustness of the top housing I can confirm that the Pros are a whole lot skinnier - and more prone to damage. Thanks for pointing this out, I totally missed that perspective!
@@thoccnology Thank you for confirming. I also noticed that the render of the regular v3 cream yellow on Akkos website even has a different housing as the one you showed in the video.
Im not sure if this is a revision in the design for all of the switches.
Too bad that the pro version does not seem to be an improvement over the regular yellow creams, overall.
Anyways, your video was really informative! Keep it up, looking forward to future videos :)
@@divo9400 Nice catch! - I guess a rendered image is unfortunately still just a rendered image... :') That's the very reason I'm always so happy to find real reviews of products (and also why I started this channel, hoping I could contribute to this).
Yeah, the Pro version was a bit of a disappointment for me too, it's still a good switch, but not when compared to the non-Pro version.
Thanks for your inputs and your comment! :)
arent the normal ones more scratchy and have spring ping? i just want to know before i buy them
they definitely need hand-lubing, but after that they're actually creamy and no spring ping
but they're discontinued, so unless you can still buy from pryzma.io, you need to look for a different switch
(I recommend MZ Z1 switches, they're much more worth it, also they're cheaper and pre-lubed)
Thoccnology do you know if the switch feker matcha latte if its good for gaming?
They feature the standard 2.0mm pre-travel, so if you want to maximize the speed, go for a shorter actuation switch (like 1.2mm or similar) - but those are terrible to use for typing (at least I'm unable to cope with them 😅).
I have a question, does every keycap for the Akko v3 pro? And if not, which ones do?
The PROs do have a longer stem, so I think all the keycaps can be used without any interference! Especially not North-facing LED keyboards+Cherry-keycap combinations are free of this issue.
i bought the pro's and i regretted , they are loud even after lubing i will buy another switches i want something cream or deep not crispy and clacky , give me ur opinion guys for the new switches i am thinking getting gateron oil king
Ngl I had very bad experiences even with 2 different batches of Oil Kings (very noticeable leaf spring and scratchiness).
My go-to OG Cream Yellow replacement is the MZ Z1 switch - I also made a comparison between them a couple of weeks ago.
(It's even cheaper, comes pre-lubed and has a better type feeling.) I'd advise those.
@@thoccnology holy shit the mz z1 are cheap asf i can buy 90 switch for 15$ i will get those or WS Morandi
Is the keyboard stock no mods like tape mod or eva foam when you try the switches or nah
It's with full foam (all the original foams were installed).
Hey, I'm planning to get the non-pro version but which parts are necessary to lube and which aren't? I'm trying to save as much time 😢
Once you opened them it's worth at least lube all the stem sides and the bottom point of the stem itself (the rails are the most important), then put some lube on the rail driver parts of the bottom+top housing as well.
Once I'm there I usually put some lube on under the spring in the bottom housing.
Are they both linear switches?
Yes, they are!
@@thoccnology do you prefer pro one or non pro ? I’m planing to buy a pro one so idk
@@Ericxxxx219 I think I preferred the non-pro (but they're discontinued), the pro is a bit too loud. But that's only my personal preference. :)
hi thank you for this channel i was looking for my first 60% keyboard , i really like the sound of the flamingo switches then i find the akko cream yellow v3 (but cannot find them anywhere) is there any similar switch with similar sound ? any reccomendations thank you so much !!!!!!!!
Hi! Yes, the original Cream Yellow V3 has been discontinued unfortunately.
I found the MZ Z1 has an almost identical sound profile (for a cheaper price, and it comes pre-lubed - so much, much better than the Cream Yellows)
I made a review on the Z1 on my channel, where I compared them! :)
lovely thank you so much
@@thoccnology
which keyboard do you recommend me i just want a small one , to pair with my rog ally must be light or slim also will like to use the mz z1 switches. ty so much love your videos@@thoccnology
@@xnakeg how small? 60/65/75%, which do you prefer?
what do you think of EPOMAKER x AULA F75@@thoccnology
So, is it better to take Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow instead of Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3?? I'm looking for something "Thocky" besides KTT Peach, KTT Cream Yellow, Akko Matcha Green/Starfish
Im don't have much money to buy 35-pieces Boba LT
Hm, it's definitely better (if you would like to avoid the clakiness of the V3 Pros)
But I found a great (almost identical, but better) alternative to the Original (non-Pro) Cream Yellows, and they are the MZ Z1 switches.
They are cheaper, and come pre-lubed.
Check out my review on them, I even made a comparison with the Cream Yellows.
Can you please tell me where did you get the Marauder's Map mouse pad?
Hey, sure, it's from Amazon!
amzn.to/43koAjB
Sorry, I forgot to add it to the GEAR list in the Description.
@@thoccnology Thanks, unfortunately I am in Europe :(
@@MrDimitrija No prob, me too ^^'
This is the same shop on the DE site (they ship everywhere in EU):
amzn.to/45D9zLo
hi there, i ordered gmk67 with akko cream yellow v3 PRO with SA profile keycap, and further research i founded that the PRO version is not as thocky as non PRO one as it is more higher pitch pop sound, i have not yet seen someone else building keyboard with gmk67 with the cream yellow v3 PRO, so im just wonder with all that fact, gmk67, cream yellow v3 pro and SA keycap, with mods provide in the video, will my keyboard come out as thock deep sound?
Hi! ^^ Hm, tough question. If your SA keycaps are pretty thick, that might help - but as I remember from my only time experimenting with SA profile, it makes the setup louder in general.
I'd say use as much sound dampening in the case as you can do (EVA foam, or some packaging foam can do it if you have no access to other kinds of foam), and give it a try with - and then without tape mod (tape mod is basically redirecting the switch sound backwards to your direction reflecting the sound, so not using tape might let the switch sounds into the case where they can be absorbed.
Also apply a bit more lube to the V3 PROs that will also help with thocking them.
Please let me know how did it turn out, if you have the time - I'm genuinely interested how does it sound with SA keycaps!
yep thankyou I will try that i just got my switches today :) now im just waiting for other parts!@@thoccnology
What switch opener is this
It's just a simple switch opener from AliExpress!
can someone tell me if the v3 version is different from some non-v3 version?
or if there are only v3 and v3 pro versions
As far as I know, the V3 product line is a completely new one. Its predecessors were the CS switches. They wanted to make some changes, new materials, builts, etc. so they created a new product line - which introduced the V3 Cream Yellow as a first.
@@thoccnology ty!!
I have an akko 3068 b plus keyboard and these switches don’t fit in for some reason despite both having 5 pins and being hot swappable, I tried putting too much force in it but it still won’t click in, when It did one time it worked but when I pulled out my keycap, the switch came with it. I don’t wanna break it, nor cut off the 2 extra pins, am I missing something?
Hm, sounds intriguing.. The switch usually comes out together with the keycap when the mounting pins (the little plastic parts between the top and bottom housing, on the front and back) do not click into the plate. This can be 'fixed' by pushing them with a tweezer to the right place.
Maybe the plate is somehow not correctly/precisely cut(?).. Some akko boards feature some rather cheap solutions from time to time..
@@thoccnology I fixed it, I actually wasn't pressing enough for it to snap xD.. I was too afraid on breaking the keyboard as because the 3 pins were just too easy to snap in compared to the 5 pins. All thought I have a new problem now, it feels so hard taking the 5 pin switches out, it feels like I'm about to lift the whole keyboard.
@@Glycer well, I'm happy it turned out to be OK-ish at least :)
Regarding pulling out the stubborn switches I usually watch the switches really close during the process - most of the time I realize that my puller doesn't push the mounting pins inwards enough. Also some wiggling tends to help as well.
@@thoccnology alright, thanks again!!
keycap profile?
XDA!
which one is smoother?
the stock Pro (comes factory-lubed) is mostly the same as the hand-lubed non-Pro
@@thoccnology so the stock pro is WAYYYY smoother than the stock non-pro?
@@CosmicCatA350 Hehe, maybe not WAYYYY, but there's a significant difference :)
@@thoccnology so all in all, which would u recommend the most? like all factors considered
@@CosmicCatA350 I hate lubing switches, but the non-Pro is so much more creamier that I'd go for it (lubing has to be done basically once).
That's a sound profile of my personal preference and I'd use it 80% of the time.
But if I could I'd buy a pack of Pros as well, because I quite like clacky switches too - for the rest of the time.
Basically they cost half the price of any other switches, so I can convince myself that this is an economically good decision 😅😂 (I'm SO lucky and grateful that I can try out multiple choices)
The main question is: which sound profile do YOU prefer?
New pro switches = extra crispy and clacky
Exactly, well said!
beszarsz, és még magyar is.
bizonyám!
(bár a mondat elejéről nem tudok nyilatkozni :D)