Compare Gateron Box Ink Black Linear vs Ink Red V2 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Box Ink Black Linear and Gateron Ink Red 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 60g actuation force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel Dust proof	Released in 2023 45g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Stainless Steel spring material
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:82.8 Materials:76.9 Finish:96.5	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.1 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Gateron Box Ink Black Linear	Name Gateron Ink Red V2 Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	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 60g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 45g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.4mm	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 -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
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 45g
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Stainless Steel