V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed vs AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 85% under AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed ($1.59). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed 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.
MAGNETIC
AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed
Akko
35g actuation · 55g bottom · 3.5mm travel · factory lubed
from
$71.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Name | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed |
| Brand | Akko | Akko |
| Price range | $11.19 | $71.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | MAGNETIC |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 3 |
| Actuation force | 30 gf | 35 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | — |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | — |
| Housing bottom | — | — |
| Stem material | Nylon | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed
- AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed
- MAGNETIC
Stem
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- AstroAim Magnetic 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 85% under AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed ($1.59). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed 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 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
Pick AstroAim Magnetic Switch – Lubed if
From $71.99
- You want a heavier 35gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a magnetic feel
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