The Kinetic Labs Salmon and Gateron Weightlessness switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC Polymer mix vs Nylon), bottom housing (PC Polymer mix vs Nylon), spring (long 63.5g symmetric vs 22 mm double-stage), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Kinetic Labs Salmon is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC Polymer mix top housing, PC Polymer mix bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a long 63.5g symmetric spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Long stem pole. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Tecsee. | The Gateron Weightlessness is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KeysMe. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Kinetic Labs Salmon | Gateron Weightlessness |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC Polymer mix | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PC Polymer mix | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | long 63.5g symmetric | 22 mm double-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Light amount of factory oil. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Kinetic Labs | KeysMe |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kinetic Labs Salmon is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Weightlessness can be found in 4 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!
Kinetic Labs Salmon sound test | Gateron Weightlessness sound test |
No Kinetic Labs Salmon sound test available. |
Comments on Kinetic Labs Salmon switches | Comments on Gateron Weightlessness switches |
The tactility on these switches does not disappoint. A long and round bump all the way through. A long stem pole means the sound signature on this switch has a pronounced, thocky signature when bottoming out. Using a POM stem and housings that are made of a PC-Polymer blend, these quality materials feel and sound great – Kinetic Labs. | KeysMe is partnering with Gateron to launch the exclusive Weightlessness switches and bring them to the mechanical switch market. Comes with factory pre-lubed, it is designed with eye catching color to perform a new level of smoothness in each keystroke and significantly wobble less than a regular mechanical switch. With a tactile design, carefully selected components, and a light-to-moderate 50 grams of required force, these little typing cubes make each actuation melt right into the keyboard – Gateron. |
