Botany Switch – Lubed vs Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
Travel distance diverges too, with Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) bottoming out sooner.
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Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
Akko
48g actuation · 53g bottom · 3.5mm travel · factory lubed
from
$16.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Botany Switch – Lubed | Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Botany Switch – Lubed | Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | $16.99 | $16.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 3 |
| Actuation force | — | 48 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 38 gf | 53 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.9 mm |
| Total travel | 3.6 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | PA12 | — |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | — |
| Stem material | Nylon | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
- Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
Brand
Price range
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- $16.99
Community score
Switch type
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Linear
Stem
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Akko CS Piano 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?
Travel distance diverges too, with Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) bottoming out sooner.
Pick Botany Switch – Lubed if
From $16.99
- You prefer Akko
Pick Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) if
From $16.99
- You prefer Akko
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