Compare Cherry Northern Light Silent Linear vs Gateron North Pole V2 Yellow Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry Northern Light Silent Linear and Gateron North Pole V2 Yellow 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 2025 45g actuation force 100g bottom-out force 1.6mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel POM stem Silent operation	Released in 2023 50g actuation force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Nylon stem
Name	Name Cherry Northern Light Silent Linear	Name Gateron North Pole V2 Yellow Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
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 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 100g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.6mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material PC	Bottom Housing Material PC
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material Nylon
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 -