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The Gateron Lanes and Durock Blue Lotus T1 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PC+UPE), spring (15 mm vs 65g), actuation (60 g vs 55 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.70 mm). 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 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. | The Durock Blue Lotus T1 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC+UPE top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 65g spring. The operating force is 55g. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. PMMA light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock/JWK. |
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| Name | Gateron Lanes | Durock Blue Lotus T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC+UPE |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm | 65g |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 60 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 65 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! A light layer of factory oil for a smooth stock switch. |
| Designer | Lanes | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Durock/JWK |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Durock Blue Lotus T1 is much more widely available, but the Gateron Lanes is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Lanes and Durock Blue Lotus T1 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
Gateron Lanes sound test | Durock Blue Lotus T1 sound test |
No Durock Blue Lotus T1 sound test available. |
Comments on Gateron Lanes switches | Comments on Durock Blue Lotus T1 switches |
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. | The removable light diffuser that is included with each switch helps evenly distribute the light source, which makes the RGB look more spread out. The diffuser can be easily removed without opening the switch by pushing upward on the bottom of the switch, where the diffuser is located. The diffuser should pop out without resistance – Kinetic Labs. |
