The Gateron Ink Box Black and KBDFans x Aflion Roller switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, dust-proof stem shape, stainless steel spring, however, they come with different top housing (INK blend vs INK PC), bottom housing (INK blend vs Nylon PA66), actuation (60 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (70 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (1.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Ink Box Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with INK blend top housing, INK blend bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. The 70g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The KBDFans x Aflion Roller is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with INK PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Each switch stem and base have four ball bearings. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KBDFans. Manufactured by Aflion. |
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| Name | Gateron Ink Box Black | KBDFans x Aflion Roller |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | INK blend | INK PC |
| Bottom housing | INK blend | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | dust-proof |
| Spring | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 60 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 70 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | KBDFans |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Aflion |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KBDFans x Aflion Roller is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Ink Box Black can be found in 1 stores.
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