Akko CS Vintage White Switch vs V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed has live pricing available right now while Akko CS Vintage White Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Akko CS Vintage White Switch pushes back at 35 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 Vintage White Switch | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Vintage White Switch | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | — | $11.19 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 35 gf | 30 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | — |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3 mm |
| Factory lubed | No | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | — |
| Housing bottom | — | — |
| Stem material | — | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Vintage White Switch
- Akko CS Vintage White Switch
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
Stem
- Akko CS Vintage White 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 has live pricing available right now while Akko CS Vintage White Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Akko CS Vintage White Switch pushes back at 35 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 Vintage White Switch if
- You want a heavier 35gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a linear 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 prefer a tactile feel
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