The Chosfox Poison Gas and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, PC bottom housing, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, 3.40 mm total travel, however, they come with different stem material (LY vs POM), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 22 mm lengthened gold-plated), actuation (45 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 50 g). That said, they are quite similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Chosfox Poison Gas is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Chosfox. | The Gateron Beer is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Chosfox Poison Gas | Gateron Beer |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PC |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Chosfox | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Chosfox Poison Gas is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Beer can be found in multiple stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Chosfox Poison Gas force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
No Chosfox Poison Gas force curve available. |
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Comments on Chosfox Poison Gas switches | Comments on Gateron Beer switches |
No comments on Chosfox Poison Gas switches. | Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey. |
