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Compare Gateron Red Linear vs Kailh BOX Black Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Red Linear and Kailh BOX Black 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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  • Released in 2020
  • 45g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • 2.3mm pre-travel
  • 4mm total travel
  • Muted, sound profile
  • Silent operation
  • Released in 2023
  • 60g actuation force
  • 60g bottom-out force
  • 1.8mm pre-travel
  • 3.6mm total travel
  • PC top housing
  • Stainless Steel spring material
  • Dust proof
  • Water resistant

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:70.9
  • Materials:76.6
  • Finish:53.5

Compared with heavy linear switches

  • Overall / Value:80.9
  • Materials:76.9
  • Finish:86.2
Name
Gateron Red Linear
Name
Kailh BOX Black Linear
Release year
2020
Release year
2023
Switch type
Silent Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
45g
Actuation force
60g
Bottom out force
55g
Bottom out force
60g
Pre travel
2.3mm
Pre travel
1.8mm
Total travel
4mm
Total travel
3.6mm
Pins
3-Pin
Pins
3-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
-
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
-
Spring type
-
Spring type
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
Spring material
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel
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