V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed vs Outemu Lime V2
V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed is the cheaper pick at $0.24, roughly 25% under Outemu Lime V2 ($0.32). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Outemu Lime V2 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.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Outemu Lime V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed | Outemu Lime V2 |
| Brand | Akko | Outemu |
| Price range | $11.19 | $11.30 – $18.40 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Silent tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 30 gf | 35 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | — |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | — |
| Total travel | 3 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
- Outemu Lime V2
- Outemu Lime V2
Brand
- Outemu Lime V2
- Outemu
Price range
- Outemu Lime V2
- $11.30 – $18.40
Community score
Switch type
- Outemu Lime V2
- Silent tactile
Stem
- V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Outemu Lime V2
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Outemu Lime V2
- 35 gf
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 25% under Outemu Lime V2 ($0.32). V3 Creamy Purple Pro Switch – Lubed actuates lighter at 30 gf, while Outemu Lime V2 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 Outemu Lime V2 if
From $11.30
- You want a heavier 35gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a silent tactile feel
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