Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch vs V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 20% under Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch ($0.30). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch pushes back at 40 gf. 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 | Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | $13.59 | $11.19 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 40 gf | 30 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | — |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | — |
| Housing bottom | — | — |
| Stem material | — | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch
- Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 20% under Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch ($0.30). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch pushes back at 40 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Akko CS Jelly Blue Switch if
From $13.59
- You want a heavier 40gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
Pick V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed if
From $11.19
- You prefer a lighter 30gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You're on a tighter budget
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