The Gateron Sage and Huano Caramel Latte V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified milky Nylon vs POK), bottom housing (modified Nylon vs PA66 + 30% fiberglass), stem material (modified POM vs POM), spring (18 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel), actuation (47 g vs 45 g). That said, they are only slightly 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 Sage is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified milky Nylon top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 47g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mori. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Huano Caramel Latte V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, PA66 + 30% fiberglass bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Huano. |
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| Name | Gateron Sage | Huano Caramel Latte V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified milky Nylon | POK |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | PA66 + 30% fiberglass |
| Stem material | modified POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm single-stage extended stainless steel |
| Actuation | 47 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Mori | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Huano |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Sage is not available at the moment, while the Huano Caramel Latte V2 can be found in 4 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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The Gateron Sage linear switch is Unikeys and Mori's first Gateron custom switch project. It all started with a frankenswitch where Mori put a Sea Salt Smoothie stem into KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro housing; The frankenswitch sounded and felt awesome which gave us the idea to create the Sage switch. In short, we used the Sea Salt Smoothie POM stem and KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro housing mold; This mold and material combination creates: a thocky and satisfying sound signature; a smooth travel, similar to all Gateron switches, but with less stem wobble; a solid bottom out feel since this is a long pole switch. We understood how Gateron factory lube could be troublesome, that's why we asked Gateron to dial down on the amount of lube they use – Unikeys. | The new Huano Caramel Latte switches have been manufactured with the latest molds to improve tolerances and precision, V2 also comes with an LED diffuser. The special spherical pole of the stem provides the characteristics of a long pole switch but with a slightly smoother bottom-out – MonacoKeys. |
