The Gateron Magnetic Jade Ultra and Gateron Magnetic Jade Max switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear, Hall-effect breed. They both feature - top housing, - bottom housing, - stem material, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, however, they come with different stem shape (circular dust-proof vs standard), spring (19 mm customized vs gold-plated), total travel (3.20 mm vs 3.50 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 Ultra is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (circular dust-proof shape). It features a 19 mm customized spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Gateron Magnetic Jade Max is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. Bottom-out is at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron Magnetic Jade Ultra | Gateron Magnetic Jade Max |
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| Type | linear, Hall-effect | linear, Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | - | - |
| Bottom housing | - | - |
| Stem material | - | - |
| Stem shape | circular dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | 19 mm customized | gold-plated |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 40 g | - g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Magnetic Jade Ultra is much more widely available, but the Gateron Magnetic Jade Max is also available in some 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!
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A revolutionary dual-drive architecture – Pioneering the split-structure magnetic switch. The permanent magnet and stem are decoupled into dual segments, where the upper section governs the keystroke, and the lower section activates the trigger. Dedicated mechanics working in concert, delivering unwavering stability from the initial to the bottom-out. Double-layer back-covered structure designed to recreate the classic sound and feel of mechanical switches, bring the premium acoustics experience – Gateron. | No comments on Gateron Magnetic Jade Max switches. |
