Compare Cherry MX Black Clear Top Linear vs Gateron Yellow Ink Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Black Clear Top Linear and Gateron Yellow Ink Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2023 63.5g actuation force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Nylon stem	Released in 2025 60g actuation force 67g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel POM stem
Name	Name Cherry MX Black Clear Top Linear	Name Gateron Yellow Ink Linear
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 63.5g	Actuation force 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 67g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material Nylon	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -