SP-Star Purple

Name: SP-Star Purple switch
Brand: SP-Star

Linear SP-Star

SP-Star Purple is a thock-leaning linear from SP-Star's colorful catalog, popular among builders who like the brand's deep stock sound signature.

SP-Star Purple specs

Type	Linear
Actuation force	62g
Bottom-out force	n/a
Pre-travel	n/a
Total travel	4 mm
Stem	POM
Top housing	n/a
Bottom housing	n/a
Spring	n/a
Factory lube	n/a
Pins	5-pin
Typical price	$0.55 / switch
Sound profile	thocky SP-Star linear
Released	2021

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the SP-Star Purple

SP-Star Meteor White Linear The SP-Star Meteor White is a medium-heavy 57g linear with full-nylon housings, a budget favorite for its bright, clacky bottom-out. Compare: SP-Star Purple vs SP-Star Meteor White · popular

SP-Star Magic Girl Tactile The SP-Star Magic Girl is a light 35g-actuation tactile with pink-and-purple theming and a poppy, high-pitched bump, one of SP-Star's most popular releases. Compare: SP-Star Purple vs SP-Star Magic Girl

Durock Alpaca V2 Linear The Durock Alpaca V2 is a PrimeKB-designed, JWK-made linear with a 62g bottom-out spring, PC top, and nylon bottom that became the enthusiast staple recommendation for smooth budget-premium builds.

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the SP-Star Purple (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout finder to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.