Compare Cherry MX Black Clear Top Nixie Linear vs Gateron X Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Black Clear Top Nixie Linear and Gateron X 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 2024 63.5g actuation force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel	Released in 2025 50g actuation force 65g bottom-out force
Name	Name Cherry MX Black Clear Top Nixie Linear	Name Gateron X Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	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 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 65g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel -
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	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 -