Compare Cherry MX Northern Light Linear vs Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Northern Light Linear and Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE 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	45g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 1.6mm pre-travel Muted sound profile Silent operation	35g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 3.5mm total travel Clacky sound profile 20mm spring Steel spring material Magnetic Hall effect Factory lubed
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:52.4 Materials:51.8 Finish:53.5	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:68.8 Materials:60.8 Finish:86.8
Name	Name Cherry MX Northern Light Linear	Name Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 35g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 45g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.6mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 3.5mm
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 -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Clacky
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 -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 20mm
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Steel