The Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE and OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear, Hall-effect breed. They both feature standard stem shape, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom-out force (50 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.40 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 Magnetic Jade Air HE is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Light diffuser, dual-rail stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The OWlab Ti HE (40g) is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA (closed-bottom) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Light diffuser. Available in 40 and 50gf bottom out, this entry is about the 40gf one. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Grain Gold. Manufactured by OwLab. |
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| Name | Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE | OWlab Ti HE (40g) |
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| Type | linear, Hall-effect | linear, Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | - | PC |
| Bottom housing | - | PA (closed-bottom) |
| Stem material | - | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm | - |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 40 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Grain Gold |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | OwLab |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the OWlab Ti HE (40g) is much more widely available, but the Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE and OWlab Ti HE (40g) 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 Magnetic Jade Air HE sound test | OWlab Ti HE (40g) sound test |
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The Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE Switch features a fully transparent housing with a white stem for stunning RGB lighting effects. Its dual-rail design ensures zero stem wobble and precise, smooth linear movement – LumeKeebs. | The Ti He Magnetic switch is OWlab's first HE switch release. Compatibility: HE Magnetic switches are only compatible with Hall Effect PCBs, including but not limited to Wooting HE+, KBDfans HE series, Geonworks HE PCBs, Rakka, Nuphy, Melgeek, Matrix Lab HE kit, and others. The Ti HE Magnetic switches are not compatible with MX mechanical switch PCBs – Unikeys. |
