The Gateron Sage and TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature modified Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified milky Nylon vs modified Nylon), stem material (modified POM vs POM), spring (18 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 19 mm single-stage), actuation (47 g vs 43 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 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 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 TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified Nylon top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19 mm single-stage spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Pantheonkeys. Manufactured by TTC. |
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| Name | Gateron Sage | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified milky Nylon | modified Nylon |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon | modified Nylon |
| Stem material | modified POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended | 19 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 47 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Light lubrication on the side walls of the stem to reduce leaf noise. |
| Designer | Mori | Pantheonkeys |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | TTC |
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 TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black can be found in 3 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!
Gateron Sage force curve | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black force curve |
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Comments on Gateron Sage switches | Comments on TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black switches |
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. | PT Black, a new switch co-developed by TTC and Pantheonkeys, draws its design inspiration from the familiar and beloved Cherry MX Black switch. Our goal is to retain the classic feel while optimizing it to improve some common problems. The first focus is on smoothness and consistency: some Cherry Black switches can have a scratchy feel in their stock form, and there can be slight variations in feel between different batches. The PT Black features further optimization in structural tolerance control, resulting in higher overall smoothness and more stable consistency. The switch achieves a tight, solid feel without applying a film – TTC. |
