The Gateron Green Apple and Gateron Lanes switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g bottom-out force, - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC), bottom housing (POM vs Nylon), spring (stainless steel vs 15 mm), actuation (63 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Gateron Green Apple is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 63g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Gateron Lanes is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The operating force is 60g. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Lanes. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron Green Apple | Gateron Lanes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 15 mm |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 63 g | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Lanes |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Green Apple is much more widely available, but the Gateron Lanes is also available in stores.
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The Gateron Green Apple switch is a heavy tactile mechanical switch crafted for enthusiasts who love a strong, satisfying tactile bump. With an operating force of 63g ±15g, it delivers a pronounced keystroke, making every press feel crisp and deliberate. Built with high-quality POM material for the stem, top, and bottom housing, this switch offers a smooth yet durable typing experience. A stainless steel spring ensures a snappy return, while factory lubing reduces friction for a more refined feel. Featuring a pre-travel of 2.0mm ±0.6mm and a maximum total travel of 3.4mm, the Green Apple switch strikes the perfect balance between responsiveness and depth. Designed with a 5-pin PCB mount, these switches provide extra stability, making them an excellent choice for custom keyboards. Whether you're a typist or a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, the Gateron Green Apple Switch delivers a premium, tactile experience with every keystroke – Candykeys. | This came to mind when I was trying out some Gateron Melodics for the first time. I was curious about the force curve because I knew something about these switches felt familiar, and when I looked it up I was right, they're extremely close in feel to Alps SKCM Orange. This made me wonder, why has nobody (or Gateron themselves) created a tactile switch using a tactile leaf rather than a click leaf to make an MX tactile – Lanes (designer). It keeps the clear click feeling but softens the sharpness, giving a smooth and comfortable sound while typing – Deltakeyco/Swagkeys. Gateron Lanes are a reimagined tactile switch that use a custom designed housing to utilize a click leaf mechanism without producing a loud click noise. The tactility feeling is different than most "standard" MX tactile switches as the leaf produces the feeling instead of the legs of the stem. They are often compared to something like an Alps orange switch – Pantheon/Bowlkeyboards. |
