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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Yellow Ink V2 Linear and Gateron Mink 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 2020 60g actuation force 67g bottom-out force 3.5mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel Creamy sound profile	Released in 2025 50g actuation force 62g bottom-out force 4mm total travel High-Pitched sound profile
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:71.6 Materials:76.9 Finish:59.2	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:69.8 Materials:76.5 Finish:52.4
Name	Name Gateron Yellow Ink V2 Linear	Name Gateron Mink Linear
Release year	Release year 2020	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 60g	Actuation force 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 67g	Bottom out force 62g
Pre travel	Pre travel 3.5mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	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 Creamy	Sound profile High-Pitched
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 -