Compare Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear vs Cherry MX Blossom Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear and Cherry MX Blossom 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 2023 60g actuation force 70g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel POM stem 20mm spring Stainless Steel spring material	Released in 2025 45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel Clacky, Muted sound profile Standard spring 24mm spring
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:83.6 Materials:76.9 Finish:86.2	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.6 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear	Name Cherry MX Blossom Linear
Release year	Release year 2023	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 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 70g	Bottom out force 53g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.4mm	Total travel 3.8mm
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 -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length 24mm
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material -
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 -