Compare Gateron Black Ink V2 Linear vs Yellow Ink V2 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Black Ink V2 Linear and Gateron Yellow Ink V2 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 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel	Released in 2020 67g bottom-out force 3.5mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel POM stem Creamy sound profile
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:53.5 Materials:51.1 Finish:59.2	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:71.6 Materials:76.9 Finish:59.2
Name	Name Gateron Black Ink V2 Linear	Name Gateron Yellow Ink V2 Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2020
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 60g	Actuation force 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 67g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 3.5mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	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 POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Creamy
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 -