Switch comparison
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula vs Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro
Both are magnetic linear switches. The Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula is heavier, at 40 g against 36 g, and the Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro has the shorter travel: 3.5 mm against 4 mm.
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A magnetic (Hall effect) linear: the keyboard decides how far down a press counts, anywhere from 0.1 to 4 mm (0.2 to 3.8 mm on the Keychron K2 HE), which suits gaming. Smooth and creamy, with no bump and no click.
40 g to start0.1–4 mm actuation
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Keychron K2 HE
Wireless and wired, with a press point you can set for each key.
Keychron K10 HE
Wireless and wired, with a number pad and a press point you can set for each key.
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Specs side by side
| Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Magnetic linear | Magnetic linear |
| Starting force | 40 g | 36 g |
| Adjustable actuation | 0.1–4 mm | 0.1–3.5 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.5 mm |
How they feel and sound
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula
A magnetic (Hall effect) linear: the keyboard decides how far down a press counts, anywhere from 0.1 to 4 mm (0.2 to 3.8 mm on the Keychron K2 HE), which suits gaming. Smooth and creamy, with no bump and no click.
Recorded on: Keychron K2 HE as it comes: aluminium frame, plastic body, aluminium plate, double-shot PBT keycaps (Cherry profile), Shure SM57 microphone
Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro
A magnetic (Hall effect) linear with a short 3.5 mm travel and a snappy 20 mm spring. The press point can be set along almost all of it (0.1 to 3.5 mm on the GravaStar Mercury V75). Smooth and quiet.
Recorded on: GravaStar Mercury V75 as it comes: aluminium frame, plastic base, aluminium plate, screen-printed PC keycaps, Shure SM57 microphone, Behringer UMC22 interface