Switch comparison
Gateron Magnetic White vs Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro
Both are magnetic linear switches. The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro is heavier, at 36 g against 30 g, and has the shorter travel: 3.5 mm against 4.1 mm.
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A light magnetic (Hall effect) linear: 30 g to start moving, and the press point can be set anywhere from 0.4 to 3.6 mm on boards that allow it. Smooth, with no bump and no click.
30 g to start0.4–3.6 mm actuation
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Specs side by side
| Gateron Magnetic White | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Magnetic linear | Magnetic linear |
| Starting force | 30 g | 36 g |
| Adjustable actuation | 0.4–3.6 mm | 0.1–3.5 mm |
| Total travel | 4.1 mm | 3.5 mm |
How they feel and sound
Gateron Magnetic White
A light magnetic (Hall effect) linear: 30 g to start moving, and the press point can be set anywhere from 0.4 to 3.6 mm on boards that allow it. Smooth, with no bump and no click.
Recorded on: MelGeek Made68 Pro review unit as it comes: plastic tray-mount case, aluminium plate, double-shot ABS keycaps, 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