Botany Switch – Lubed vs Pulse Low-profile POM Switches
Botany Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.37, roughly 34% under Pulse Low-profile POM Switches ($0.56).
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Botany Switch – Lubed | Pulse Low-profile POM Switches |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Botany Switch – Lubed | Pulse Low-profile POM Switches |
| Brand | Akko | Lofree |
| Price range | $16.99 | $59.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | Kailh Choc V2 |
| Pins | 5 | 3 |
| Actuation force | — | — |
| Bottom-out force | 38 gf | — |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | — |
| Total travel | 3.6 mm | — |
| Factory lubed | Yes | — |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | PA12 | — |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | — |
| Stem material | Nylon | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Pulse Low-profile POM Switches
- Pulse Low-profile POM Switches
Brand
Price range
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- $16.99
Community score
Switch type
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- Linear
Stem
- Botany Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Pulse Low-profile POM Switches
- Kailh Choc V2
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 34% under Pulse Low-profile POM Switches ($0.56).
Pick Botany Switch – Lubed if
From $16.99
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Pulse Low-profile POM Switches if
From $59.99
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
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