The Best Budget Linear Switch - Akko CS Silver Switches Sound Test & Review *NEW*

So in this video, we are looking at the new Akko cs silver switches! They are a linear switch and sound really good stock with lubing... We take a look at the different sounds with these switches on a polycarbonate (PC) and a brass plate, Different keycap profiles, and Stoc versus Lubed with Krytox 205g. Let me know what think of these and will you be buying them?
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[@kelzakdub]

Just built my first keyboard, and I decided to go with the silvers based on a few other channels recs. I absolutely LOVE them. Coming from knock off blue switches in a pre built, linears feel like heaven and I love how quick these switches are. Great for gaming, the typing experience is also so nice. Loving these. I also lubed them (springs by hand too, had to put myself through the pain). I did it without a switch opener too! Kept building them out of old credit cards. It worked out and I am really loving my new board. This was a great video, keep it up!!!

[@Footballmoments2025]

I bought m first mech with blues too :) and I really hate them..

[@bhnjmk8898]

damn bro akko keeps coming out with sick releases. its nice to see a budget brand thats actually good

[@HawkEM2]

The quality is actually quite good too, nothing ever feels cheaply made. I've got Ocean Blue right now and loving them but Silvers on the way for my second build of the hobby, gonna be sounding great based off my previous experience modding.

[@roma3467]

Sheeeeesh. Just watched the other vídeo with the same housing you used for the red set and both sound really good!! Nice quality of production and detailing for the shots . You deserve much more relevance!!

[@CGBuild]

Dude I literally just saw your other comment and replied!😂 you are to kind my man! Thank you so much!

[@funxify7848]

I've been searching for switches that sound really good stock but don't cost too much and I think the Akko CS Silvers are a absolute no brainer for me.

[@regg858]

Did you buy them and lubed them as well?

[@matthewwebber8475]

Hey CGBuild! I really think these switches are great sounding. I’m new to Keyboards, and I think a beginners guide video would be good for bringing in new viewers. keep up the great videos. once i get my PC finished, i’m going to build a keyboard with these switches and definitely then polycarbonate plate. the thock was real

[@JasonDLopez723]

I bought these switches recently and I absolutely love them on my build! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@CGBuild]

Of course man!!

[@spaceowl9246]

Can confirm, these switches are an instant classic. Also my go to switches.

[@atebit8805]

Amazing quality videos. Love the format and flow. Easy to follow and just what I was looking for in terms of keyboard content!

[@elfido_3598]

that poly plate combo goes crazy

[@benjee9427]

You are SO underrated, keep up the good work 😊

[@Drxkkxx]

damn they sound so good stock im surprised im def gonna get these! thanks for the video

[@Serna.]

I got these today and wow, they are so smooth and they sound so good. It is really worth it for its price and I would recommend this to everyone.

[@janmichaelsuarez2996]

did u lubed it?

[@urielalbertosanchezm]

I just get them and I can confirm that this switches sounds and feel so good

[@mayomancer527]

just built my first custom keyboard with these on an Akko ACR pro 75, they're really great. Loving them so far.

[@ComradeSeegull]

6:11 that is THE exact same keyboard i am going to build and now im even more hyped

[@wowatech2856]

Bro it sounds so good! Nice review!

[@CGBuild]

Thanks!

[@Janelou42]

Thank you, this helped me a lot on choosing the switches, might get the silver too and test them with the black ones tho. Will be my first custom one, so still experimenting. Loved the presentation also!

[@chicken8951]

silver switch isn't for typing at all.. it never been because when you type you will still use heavy force on your finger no matter so clearly you don't have to waste your time thinking between black and silver.. they are extremely far different

[@TERP4]

bro my fav sound test so far made me get some silvers from akko

[@Jordansreality]

I loved the video man like everything abt it was so clean, easy to understand, and so like smooth

[@aenonvelasquez2334]

The sound on that Fekker is sweeeeet

[@helgenx]

Copping RIGHT NOW, holy shit that is crazy good!

[@ieatcheese1566]

Daaaaamn polycarbonate plate sounds amazing

[@Domino_207]

Hi, what is the total price of the keyboard and where can I get it? I wanna same

[@InkyAnimatoons]

I, I, I NEED THEM!

[@Chris_P_Bacon]

Awesome review, just subbed

[@CGBuild]

Thanks man!!

[@edwinchw]

which one is the better or the diff? CS Silver vs wine red

[@David242Rblx]

I wish this was around when i bought my akko cs switches

[@EddieSuun]

I legit would listen to this to get to sleep

[@sonofpears7751]

Love the vids keep it up so high quality. Btw what budget switch do you recommend for a deep sound?

[@DctrGizmo]

I got gateron switches on my Keychron Q1 and I wasn’t happy with them. Hopefully these will be better.

[@riceoverwife]

what do you think of these switches in comparison to the other akko switches you've tried? I feel like too many of them are so similar and I honestly couldn't be bothered to buy each individual switch.

[@CGBuild]

I honestly like these better then any of the other akko switches I’ve tried..

[@riceoverwife]

@@CGBuild that's great! apart from the shorted travel time, do you think these are clackier, deeper?

[@Gamma334]

When pressing down on the key, what switch feels smoother, the rose reds or these silvers

[@nalupromax]

what do you think would be better for gaming? these silver switches or the jelly black ones? concerned about how it could switch so fast idk

[@diesel908]

theses switches sound outstanding but i would like to build a keyboard soon and something i would like to know do you have to do soldering for these switches?

[@sweetandsour1014]

Vs jelly blacks which is better? :) can you make a comparison with it? Thank you for this review sir!

[@CGBuild]

I actually like these better but I can try to do that!

[@user04933]

should I buy Cystal sliver or sliver

[@miniblasan5717]

With these switches can you use the Cherry MX keycaps like from Glorious, KBDFANS, Corsair and so on?

[@tsl_finesse_6025]

Did you do the foam mod 🤔

[@oliverk349]

Hey, I want to ask. I am looking for a keyboard with such smooth sound as the CS silver ones and I don´t like it when the rbg light flashes me while sitting infront. Which Stock keyboard can you recomment? Is there one with akko CS switches or how to build my own custom?

[@sketchnchloe4300]

hey CG! Been lovin your latest videos, especially all the Akko products, which ive become very interested in lately! Not sure if you’ve tried Akko’s rose reds yet, but out of those, silvers, and wine reds, which do you think is the smoothest and most marbly overall switch?

[@janmichaelsuarez2996]

Hi i just ordered keeb with copper plate. is copper and brass produce same sound?

[@frostizz2072]

Akko has so much switches and I want a linear with low actuation for gaming but have a nice sound but not a snap sound

[@kennY_72]

Would yo ratter like this ones or the cream yellow?

[@n1ghtmare285]

Can you do a budget keyboard build with these switches

[@CGBuild]

Yeah definitely!

[@justgensplit2361]

Really nice thock, also how do you do that effect where your the keycaps are see through and u can see the switches

[@CGBuild]

You record two different clips.. one with the keycaps off and one of you doing the sound test.. and then change the opacity of the first one you did

[@ZetaMotions]

i have only had light tactile switches, do you think i should get these?

[@FranktheTank319]

Nice review. I thought it was well done.

[@CGBuild]

Thanks man!

[@presented694]

What is the black mousepad? It looks cool

[@cruzcurdy677]

How do ik what type of keycaps fit in what type of switches and do the akko makaw keycaps fit in these switches and what's ur favorite between akko silver and akko vintage white

[@krispy_combos1174]

hey being new to thiws community, which keycaps would they match cause the stem shpows they are special. thx

[@CGBuild]

Anything cherry stem will fit

[@chrisizzycoverschannel5002]

I saw comments on different akko videos and it says that this is the quietest akko switch ever released. Is it true? Thanks!

[@CGBuild]

Idk about quietest.. idk but they sound really good that’s all I know😂

[@randyandy4717]

I dont get it, does the split in the switch also work for south facing leds or not?

[@bobolundgren6793]

Hey are these good for gaming

[@mikuro2197]

Hey! Do you think these switches are compatible with the G Pro X board and keycaps?

[@apau1o]

Hey, was just wondering if these had longer or the same pole length as the radiant reds.

[@RogerLoUSPSA]

hi, how do you like these akko Silver compared to their own akko Jelly Blacks?

[@mrjh8467]

how do these compare to the TTC Gold Pink... looking to decide between these to order the pc75b. thank you

[@chuchumb3r918]

Does the Akko CS Silver have interference with Cherry Keycaps ? considering that the travel is 3mm

[@stokedperry4850]

What are your thoughts on these compare to Radiant Red? Because only the Reds are in stock in my city, and these Silver would take weeks to arrive, which make my kinda hesitate to get some

[@CGBuild]

The reds are nice! I love them.. I was using them for so many builds..

[@stokedperry4850]

@@CGBuild wow you replied fast. Now you have said that, i'll definitely get the Reds, maybe will try out Silver when they're available

[@CGBuild]

@@stokedperry4850 yeah man I get you!

[@janmichaelsuarez2996]

​@@CGBuild is red also good for gaming?

[@aquafire_yt6247]

Are they factory lubed?

[@adamshawn77]

Just got into custom Keyboards. Thanks for the review! Just ordered a set of these for a Ducky one 3 I have coming in. Planning to lube them and get new Stabs for the board later on!

[@Serna.]

Should I make frankenswitces with these? If so, which ones are the best?

[@Birbooo]

Can you please do a sound test comparison between the slivers and the rose reds?

[@ZFSV_LSJTJUOB]

How would it compared to akko jelly black tho? Thanks for the video!

[@waterboyd]

The sound is different, Silver similar to the old CS switches. other than sound, The light actuation force and short travel. This switch trigger really fast may not be for everyone.

[@itzfipboom7153]

Hey I bpught these seigches for my rk84 but dont know how to lube them would you make a tutorial for us who dont know how to lube them line me? Thank you

[@The_New_Nova]

Lubed akko silver really good

[@ZetaMotions]

do these have any ping? i wanna get either jelly pink or these

[@stephengrinaker5085]

How do they compare to red switch loudness ? I have reds right now trying to decide. I hate loud switches

[@koalaa6721]

where do you buy that feker ik75 ? is it v3 or what?

[@switch_3060]

would you say that they can thock??

[@spencermoore6588]

I’ve been watching nothing but keyboards to try and find what I want for my build… thought no had a decision made but all your builds sound soo good I’m now confused

[@bradd5961]

These look great. Does anyone know if they are the pretty much identical to the TTC Speed silver switches? They seem very close? One better than the other?

[@Lime-sh8go]

Hey CGBuild, I was just wondering if you experienced any interference while using the cherry profile keycaps?

[@CGBuild]

I haven’t

[@Lime-sh8go]

@@CGBuild Thanks, so it should work with any other cherry profile keycaps right?

[@aawave]

@@CGBuild, your keyboards seem to be south-facing. Could you confirm that there is no interference with the switches reversed before I buy them? Like the other person, I'm looking for maximum certainty :)

[@CGBuild]

@@aawave I test switches on multiple boards not just the one I use for b-roll.. with 3 different cherry profile keycaps.. and north facing leds .. no issues here

[@aawave]

@@CGBuildThat's an impressive amount of effort. Thanks a lot for replying.

[@sanch9667]

Please answer. This or the radiant reds in yor opinion I love both but Im not sure with would be better for gaming and sound

[@CGBuild]

Honestly both are good.. I love the reds because I’ve used them for so many builds.. but these silvers are sick.. I would go with the silvers imo.. they are super nice and sound so good

[@sanch9667]

Hi I was just wonderining how do you feel about how loud they are. they seem kind of loud too me but im not completely sure. (by this im kinda just wondering if it would annoy someone who outside a room)

[@CGBuild]

they are actually really quiet.. I have really enjoyed my time with them!

[@inhalemyspectrumglassesd4640]

Can you try akko cs sakura next?

[@ApolloFN-r1k]

Are they the 45pcs

[@satria78ful]

which one should be chosen for a good typing taste between jelly pink or silver?

[@furiousprotector8857]

i agree with u 100%

[@bladethomassaliva6705]

Do you actually feel the shorter total travel? Spec says 3mm travel as compared to 4mm from a normal switch. I might like the shorter travel since I type better on laptop keyboard.

[@damiontablet2945]

What would u choose between akko cs rose red, akko radiant red, gateron milky yellow, akko cs silvers, or jwk blacks. Thx. I'm mainly going for a low pitch thocky sound

[@CGBuild]

Honestly for that sound imo.. I would do the blacks.. this was honestly a really hard question 😂 I’ve just been thinking of the sounds they make when I tested them in the past.. but really just go for a PC plate and any of these switches could work

[@razvanmuresan6683]

So underrated. Only 11k subs

[@Fariyaiftikhar1685]

I NEED THOSE STABILIZERS

[@Tazerling_YT]

Eventhough they're really good, i would still prefer gateron yellow and outemu brown switches

[@CGBuild]

I get it my guy

[@MyshKatze]

Outemu may have the worst quality control out of all the OEMs

[@ecryx2597]

lol you’re trolling

[@vrexeh8030]

aint no way😭😭😭

[@elfido_3598]

I lubed the stem and bag lubed the springs but i was getting ticking noises from the switches afterwards, i decided to hand lube the springs and the noise is still there. Any idea what could be causing this?

[@CGBuild]

Do you lube inside the hole? That could be causing it.. the silvers have a long stem pole so it could just be over lubed inside of the hole in the bottom housing

[@elfido_3598]

@@CGBuild i did not, theyre already really smooth just the outside of the stem. I didnt even lube the leaf so this is very confusing, thinking of switching the springs to 62g springs but idk

[@CGBuild]

@@elfido_3598 have you trued just going ahead and lube the whole switch to see if maybe it could fix it? I know that sounds dumb but I honestly don’t have any ideas why that could be happening.. I wish I could be more of a help

[@elfido_3598]

@@CGBuild decided not to do that because i fully lubed the jelly blacks and was having issues with them being sticky when bottoming out. Its all good tho was just wondering if you had similar issues, thanks

[@brands4217]

what mouse pad is that?

[@acespades2171]

Tutorial video of this build???

[@angelrodriguez1518]

Can the switches work on the redragon k 617 because I’m trying to modd it

[@salazarkevinjan2419]

Is there no interference with the Cherry profile, using the cs silver?

[@CGBuild]

Not with what I have tested

[@bikstar101_gaming6]

I have a question. Would these switches work in a gk61 keyboard. Which takes gateron optical switches

[@xSoupkiller]

no

[@amachuwu4487]

yes

[@adhamzulkifli3889]

I lubed akko silver but why my akko doesnt thock

[@emmanuelmendez2278]

do these switches fit with outemu switches?

[@IlluminaStar]

are these akko silver switches heavy?

[@huunhanle3809]

Silver switches in general are very light. As their designed sorely for gaming purpose :D.

[@waterboyd]

Other than sound. This switch really fast may not be for everyone.

[@spoodercat69]

These switches stop interferince right ? Bcz of the shor travel distance

[@CGBuild]

Yeah I didn’t have or hear any interference on any of the boards I tried

[@linice-gaming4069]

if i click on the akko cs sliver and i get 61 it says 850 dollars

[@Ashjo]

HI! What's a CG Mod?

[@CGBuild]

It s just medical wrap in the case for sound dampening

[@Ashjo]

@@CGBuild I see, Thank you! 😁

[@greenymr]

So which one should I choose Jwick Yellow or Akko CS Speed Silver?

[@CGBuild]

Honestly both really nice switches.. I like the silvers better but that’s just me

[@beans0up787]

I just came from that sound test

[@Typerist]

is this better than the gat pro silver?

[@jayveexd]

yeah

[@BrocolyPlays]

Whould you recommend this or the gateron yellows?

[@CGBuild]

Honestly these mainly because these are new.. but both are good

[@BrocolyPlays]

@@CGBuild ah okay thanks bro

[@BrocolyPlays]

@@CGBuild personal preference 4 u. The jwick blacks or these?