The Gateron x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark and OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear, Hall-effect breed. They both feature PC top housing, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs PA (closed-bottom)), stem material (PC vs POM), stem shape (cylindrical dust-proof vs standard), bottom-out force (45 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.20 mm vs 3.40 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 ZYNOO Magnetic Spark is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and PC stem (cylindrical dust-proof shape). It features a 22 mm spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by ZYNOO. Manufactured by Gateron. | The OWlab Ti HE (40g) is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA (closed-bottom) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Light diffuser. Available in 40 and 50gf bottom out, this entry is about the 40gf one. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Grain Gold. Manufactured by OwLab. |
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| Name | Gateron x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark | OWlab Ti HE (40g) |
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| Type | linear, Hall-effect | linear, Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA (closed-bottom) |
| Stem material | PC | POM |
| Stem shape | cylindrical dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | - |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 40 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | ZYNOO | Grain Gold |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | OwLab |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the OWlab Ti HE (40g) is much more widely available, but the Gateron x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark is also available in 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 x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark sound test | OWlab Ti HE (40g) sound test |
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This switch embodies the perfect fusion of precise engineering and expressive aesthetics. Whether you're a competitive gamer, custom keyboard builder, or collector, this switch brings RGB brilliance and peak tactile performance to your setup – Gateron. | The Ti He Magnetic switch is OWlab's first HE switch release. Compatibility: HE Magnetic switches are only compatible with Hall Effect PCBs, including but not limited to Wooting HE+, KBDfans HE series, Geonworks HE PCBs, Rakka, Nuphy, Melgeek, Matrix Lab HE kit, and others. The Ti HE Magnetic switches are not compatible with MX mechanical switch PCBs – Unikeys. |
