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Compare Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear vs Kailh Calligraphy Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear and Kailh Calligraphy 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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Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear
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Kailh Calligraphy Linear

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  • Released in 2023
  • 60g actuation force
  • 70g bottom-out force
  • 1.2mm pre-travel
  • 3.4mm total travel
  • POM stem
  • Long pole design
  • Released in 2025
  • 47g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.8mm total travel
  • LCP top housing
  • LCP bottom housing
  • Melamine stem
  • High-Pitched, Clacky, Poppy, sound profile
  • Standard, Long spring

Compared with heavy linear switches

  • Overall / Value:83.6
  • Materials:76.9
  • Finish:86.2

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:64.9
  • Materials:54.8
  • Finish:83.9
Name
Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear
Name
Kailh Calligraphy Linear
Release year
2023
Release year
2025
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
60g
Actuation force
47g
Bottom out force
70g
Bottom out force
55g
Pre travel
1.2mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.4mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
-
Top Housing Material
LCP
Bottom Housing Material
-
Bottom Housing Material
LCP
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
Melamine
Sound profile
-
Sound profile
High-Pitched
Spring type
-
Spring type
Standard, Long
Spring length
20mm
Spring length
20mm
Spring material
Stainless Steel
Spring material
Stainless Steel
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
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