V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed vs Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch pushes back at 45 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | $11.19 | $11.19 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 30 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | — |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.8 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | — | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch
- Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
Stem
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
- Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch
- Polycarbonate
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch pushes back at 45 gf.
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
Pick Akko V3 Crystal Pro Switch if
From $11.19
- You want a heavier 45gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
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