Compare Gateron Red Ink Linear vs X Apollo HE Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Red Ink Linear and Gateron X Apollo HE 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	45g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 4mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Creamy sound profile	35g actuation force 3.1mm total travel Magnetic Hall effect
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:64.2 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:68.8 Materials:60.8 Finish:86.8
Name	Name Gateron Red Ink Linear	Name Gateron X Apollo HE Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	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 45g	Actuation force 35g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 60g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 4mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.1mm
Pins	Pins 3-Pin	Pins 3-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 -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile Creamy	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 -