The Keygeek T2 and Gateron North Pole switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) vs PC), bottom housing (P1 vs PC), stem material (G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) vs thermoplastic), spring (22 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm gold-plated stainless steel), actuation (53 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 62.5 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Keygeek T2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) top housing, P1 bottom housing, and G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 53g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | 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 | Keygeek T2 | Gateron North Pole |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) | PC |
| Bottom housing | P1 | PC |
| Stem material | G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) | thermoplastic |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | 53 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 62.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron North Pole is much more widely available, but the Keygeek T2 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!
Comments on Keygeek T2 switches | Comments on Gateron North Pole switches |
Keygeek T2 is an OG style linear switch designed by MZ Studio and manufactured by Keygeek. A few features that make them special is: Scratchiness, BUT still feels smooth (?), Super loud and clacky. This is Keygeek's first switch that uses the POM+Kevlar blend, which is a great material choice for a solid and clacky bottom out sound. Both the N1 top housing and the P1 bottom housing are well-balanced "clacky" materials which give the T2 switch a nice, full, and clacky sound profile. The G1 stem and N1 top housing come with a sandy surface texture which is where the scratchy feeling come from – Unikeys. | 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. |
