Compare Gateron Black Lotus HE Linear vs Kailh Black Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Black Lotus HE Linear and Kailh Black 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 Factory lubed	Released in 2023 60g actuation force 2mm pre-travel
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:81.8 Materials:79.6 Finish:86.8	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:72.6 Materials:76.9 Finish:59.2
Name	Name Gateron Black Lotus HE Linear	Name Kailh Black Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2023
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 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 45g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
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 -