V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed vs Epomaker Wisteria Switch
Epomaker Wisteria Switch is the cheaper pick at $0.19, roughly 21% under V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed ($0.24). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Epomaker Wisteria Switch 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 | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Epomaker Wisteria Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Epomaker Wisteria Switch |
| Brand | Akko | EPOMAKER |
| Price range | $11.19 | $11.99 – $24.99 |
| 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 | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.6 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 Wisteria Switch
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
Brand
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
- EPOMAKER
Price range
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
- $11.99 – $24.99
Community score
Switch type
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
- Linear
Stem
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
- 3.6 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Epomaker Wisteria Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Epomaker Wisteria Switch is the cheaper pick at $0.19, roughly 21% under V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed ($0.24). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Epomaker Wisteria Switch 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 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 Wisteria Switch if
From $11.99
- You want a heavier 45gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
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