The Gateron x Bowl L'Orange and Durock Lavender switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs Nylon), bottom housing (PA66 + fiberglass blend vs Nylon), spring (20 mm single-stage vs 65g gold-plated), bottom-out force (60 g vs 65 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 mm). 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 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. | The Durock Lavender is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 65g gold-plated spring. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. |
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| Name | Gateron x Bowl L'Orange | Durock Lavender |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 + fiberglass blend | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 65g gold-plated |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Bowl Keyboards & Keebscape | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Durock Lavender is not available at the moment, while the Gateron x Bowl L'Orange can be found in 2 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron x Bowl L'Orange and Durock Lavender 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!
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Gateron L'Orange is a new full travel switch designed by Bowl Keyboards and Keebscape, so you know it's gonna be good – KeebzNCables. | These are full nylon housing linear switches produced by Durock. The top housing has Durock branding. Durock has made new molds for this, and told us that the top and bottom housing are both made fully of Nylon, and that the stem is POM – Deskhero. |
