Choosing among mechanical keyboards starts with a deceptively important question: are you replacing switches in a keyboard you already own, or buying a complete board? The answer changes what matters most. Akko, Gateron, and Leezmark are switch packs, while the AULA F99/F99 Pro is a complete keyboard with wireless connectivity. Separate those two purchase types first, then compare switch format, feel, pack count, and listed price.
Quick take
The switch packs divide into linear and tactile/clicky directions, with 3-pin and 5-pin formats represented. The AULA is the direct choice for a complete keyboard rather than a component. Its features include hot-swapping, RGB backlighting, and three connection methods, but its Certified - Refurbished condition sets it apart from the three switch packs marked New. The listed-price table is useful, but the scope of the purchase is the more important first decision.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Akko V3 Silver Pro Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches | USD 22.99 | |
| Gateron Milky Red Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches | USD 20.99 | |
| Leezmark 60 Pcs Mechanical Keyboard Switches | USD 14.22 | |
| AULA F99/F99 Pro Tri-mode Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | USD 49.99 |
Decision matrix
- Complete keyboard: Choose the AULA F99/F99 Pro for its tri-mode Bluetooth, USB-C, and 2.4GHz connectivity.
- 5-pin linear switch project: The Akko V3 Silver Pro names a 40g force, 5-pin PCB mount, and 70-switch count.
- 35-piece linear switch pack: Gateron provides a 5-pin pack with operating-force and travel specifications.
- Tactile or clicky direction: Leezmark identifies 3-pin blue switches, a 60-piece count, and tactile-switches in its attributes.
The 40g and 45 ± 15g figures are raw listed specifications, not proof that one switch is better than the other. Pin count and pack count are also format and quantity details rather than performance rankings.
Product notes
Akko V3 Silver Pro Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches 40g 5-Pin PCB Mount
For a switch replacement project centered on a 5-pin PCB-mount format, the Akko V3 Silver Pro gives a clearly defined starting point: the title specifies 40g and the attributes list 70 switches. Its linear design is described as having no tactile bump, while the description names a POM stem, polycarbonate top housing, and nylon bottom housing. Those details make it a sensible match for someone seeking an uninterrupted linear feel. The limitation is equally specific: anyone wanting a tactile or clicky response will not get that bump from this linear design. Akko is a component pack, not a complete keyboard, so it cannot serve the whole-board purchase described by the AULA.
Gateron Milky Red Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches Milky Yellow 35 Pcs 5 Pin
The Gateron switch pack provides a 35-piece, 5-pin linear choice, with the description listing an operating force of 45 ± 15g, 2.0 ± 0.6 mm pre-travel, and 4.0 ± 0.4 mm total travel. It is framed for lighter finger strength or extended computer sessions, giving the pack a clearly stated typing use case. The limitation is quantity: 35 pieces does not equal the 70-switch count named for Akko, so the two packs address different quantities. Gateron is also a component purchase rather than a full keyboard. Because the title contains mixed color wording, color is not a useful basis for choosing between the available switch packs.
Leezmark 60 Pcs Mechanical Keyboard Switches, 3-PIN Blue Key Switches Keyboard C
For shoppers seeking a tactile or clicky direction, Leezmark's title and Type attribute point to blue switches and tactile-switches, and the pack count is 60. The description also positions them as clickers for 3D-printed clicky fidgets and as dustproof replacement keys for most gaming keyboards. That gives Leezmark a distinct use case from the linear packs. The limitation is the 3-pin format: it differs from the 5-pin wording attached to the Akko and Gateron switch packs, making it a separate format choice. Leezmark is a switch pack rather than a complete board, so it is not the right purchase scope for someone seeking a finished wireless keyboard.
AULA F99/F99 Pro Tri-mode Wireless Mechanical Keyboard RGB Hot Swappable Custom
AULA F99/F99 Pro is the complete-keyboard choice here, making it the direct route for someone who wants a board rather than a switch pack. The title and description identify Bluetooth, USB-C, and 2.4GHz connectivity; the attributes also name hot-swappable support, RGB backlighting, PBT keycaps, pre-lubed linear switches, and gasket structure. Its hot-swap support is described for both 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The limitation is the condition: it is marked Certified - Refurbished, unlike the three switch packs marked New. It also represents a full-keyboard purchase, so its listed price should be weighed against a component pack rather than treated as a like-for-like switch comparison.
Final recommendation by use case
For a complete wireless mechanical keyboard, choose the AULA F99/F99 Pro at USD 49.99. For a linear switch pack, Akko V3 Silver Pro is the clearest match at USD 22.99. Gateron is the alternative for a separate 35-piece linear pack at USD 20.99, while Leezmark suits the tactile or clicky switch route at USD 14.22. The central decision is simple: choose the AULA when you need the whole board, and choose among Akko, Gateron, and Leezmark when the purchase is specifically for replacement switches.
