V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed vs Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 50% under Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2 ($0.48). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2 pushes back at 47 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
LINEAR
Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2
EPOMAKER
47g actuation · 55g bottom · 3.8mm travel · factory lubed
from
$16.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2 |
| Brand | Akko | EPOMAKER |
| Price range | $11.19 | $16.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 30 gf | 47 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.8 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | — | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | — | Nylon |
| Stem material | Nylon | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2
Brand
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2
- EPOMAKER
Price range
Community score
Switch type
Stem
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 50% under Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2 ($0.48). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2 pushes back at 47 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 Epomaker Sea Salt Switch V2 if
From $16.99
- You want a heavier 47gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
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