V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed vs Gateron Phantom
Gateron Phantom is the cheaper pick at $0.18, roughly 25% under V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed ($0.24). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Gateron Phantom pushes back at 50 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 | Gateron Phantom |
|---|---|---|
| Name | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Gateron Phantom |
| Brand | Akko | Gateron |
| Price range | $11.19 | $19.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 30 gf | 50 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | 60 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 4 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
- Gateron Phantom
- Gateron Phantom
Brand
- Gateron Phantom
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Phantom
- $19.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Phantom
- Linear
Stem
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Gateron Phantom
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Phantom
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Phantom
- 60 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron Phantom
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Phantom
- 4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Phantom
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Phantom
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Phantom is the cheaper pick at $0.18, roughly 25% under V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed ($0.24). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Gateron Phantom pushes back at 50 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 Gateron Phantom if
From $19.99
- You want a heavier 50gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
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