The HMX Gulf and Gateron North Pole switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 50 g actuation, however, they come with different bottom housing (P5 vs PC), stem material (T2 vs thermoplastic), spring (21 mm single-stage vs 20 mm gold-plated stainless steel), bottom-out force (58 g vs 62.5 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 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 HMX Gulf is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P5 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 50g. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | The Gateron North Pole is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and thermoplastic stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm gold-plated stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | HMX Gulf | Gateron North Pole |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | P5 | PC |
| Stem material | T2 | thermoplastic |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage | 20 mm gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 62.5 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Gulf is much more widely available, but the Gateron North Pole is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Gulf and Gateron North Pole 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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Completely new HMX release. Part of the Oil Barrel / Racing Series – MonacoKeys. | Gateron North Pole are fully transparent linear switches with top and bottom polycarbonate housing and a unique stem material using ink v2 housing material – Coffeekeys. |
