The OWlab Ti HE (40g) and Gateron x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark 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 (PA (closed-bottom) vs PA66 Nylon), stem material (POM vs PC), stem shape (standard vs cylindrical dust-proof), bottom-out force (40 g vs 45 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.20 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 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. | 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. |
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| Name | OWlab Ti HE (40g) | Gateron x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark |
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| Type | linear, Hall-effect | linear, Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA (closed-bottom) | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | PC |
| Stem shape | standard | cylindrical dust-proof |
| Spring | - | 22 mm |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 40 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.20 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Grain Gold | ZYNOO |
| Manufacturer | OwLab | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the OWlab Ti HE (40g) and Gateron x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark switches is exactly the same:
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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!
OWlab Ti HE (40g) sound test | Gateron x ZYNOO Magnetic Spark sound test |
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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. | 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. |
