Starlit Switch – Lubed vs V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 23% under Starlit Switch – Lubed ($0.31). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Starlit Switch – Lubed pushes back at 45 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 | Starlit Switch – Lubed | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Starlit Switch – Lubed | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | $13.99 | $11.19 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 45 gf | 30 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 50 gf | — |
| Pre-travel | 1.8 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.4 mm | 3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | — |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | — |
| Stem material | POM | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
Brand
Price range
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- $13.99
Community score
Switch type
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- Linear
Stem
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- 1.8 mm
Total travel
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- 3.4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Starlit Switch – Lubed
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 23% under Starlit Switch – Lubed ($0.31). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Starlit Switch – Lubed pushes back at 45 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 Starlit Switch – Lubed if
From $13.99
- You want a heavier 45gf actuation for deliberate typing
- 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 prefer a tactile feel
- You're on a tighter budget
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