Compare Gateron Black Lotus Magnetic HE Linear vs CAP Yellow Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Black Lotus Magnetic HE Linear and Gateron CAP 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 2026 35g actuation force 45g bottom-out force Deep, High-Pitched sound profile Magnetic Hall effect	Released in 2025 50g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 5-Pin-pin mount
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:81.8 Materials:79.6 Finish:86.8	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.6 Materials:76.7 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Gateron Black Lotus Magnetic HE Linear	Name Gateron CAP Yellow Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	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 35g	Actuation force 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 45g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins -	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 Deep	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 -