The Gateron Summertime V2 and Gateron x Bowl L'Orange switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PA66), bottom housing (POM vs PA66 + fiberglass blend), stem material (INK vs POM), spring (20 mm two-stage vs 20 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.80 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 Summertime V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and INK stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm two-stage spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PuNkShoO. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Gateron x Bowl L'Orange is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 + fiberglass blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Bowl Keyboards & Keebscape. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron Summertime V2 | Gateron x Bowl L'Orange |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | POM | PA66 + fiberglass blend |
| Stem material | INK | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm two-stage | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | PuNkShoO | Bowl Keyboards & Keebscape |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Gateron Summertime V2 and Gateron x Bowl L'Orange switches is exactly the same:
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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 Summertime V2 Switches feature a full polished rail POM top housing, and Milky bottom housing, with molds being custom polished just for this project. The switch also brings the Ink material in the form of a lightly lubricated and polished 3.8mm travel linear stem paired with a dual stage 63g long spring. The goal is to provide a nostalgic feeling and sounding quality linear with a bright sound profile akin to BCP's (black cherry pies) and a crisp bottom out at a mid-tier price point – Serpentkeys. | Gateron L'Orange is a new full travel switch designed by Bowl Keyboards and Keebscape, so you know it's gonna be good – KeebzNCables. |
