MAGNETIC
Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed
Akko
36g actuation · 50g bottom · 3.4mm travel · factory lubed
from
$26.99
Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed vs Botany Switch – Lubed
Botany Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.37, roughly 37% under Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed ($0.59). They also sit in different feel families — Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed is magnetic, Botany Switch – Lubed is linear. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed | Botany Switch – Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed | Botany Switch – Lubed |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | $26.99 | $16.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | MAGNETIC | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 36 gf | — |
| Bottom-out force | 50 gf | 38 gf |
| Pre-travel | — | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.4 mm | 3.6 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | — | PA12 |
| Housing bottom | — | Nylon |
| Stem material | — | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed
- Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Botany Switch – Lubed
Brand
Price range
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- $16.99
Community score
Switch type
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Linear
Stem
- Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
Total travel
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- 3.6 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Botany Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.37, roughly 37% under Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed ($0.59). They also sit in different feel families — Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed is magnetic, Botany Switch – Lubed is linear. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Astrolink Magnetic Switch – Lubed if
From $26.99
- You prefer a magnetic feel
Pick Botany Switch – Lubed if
From $16.99
- You prefer a linear feel
- You're on a tighter budget
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