The Gateron Lunar Probe and XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 50 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon PA66 vs POM), spring (22 mm double-stage vs 18 mm), actuation (45 g vs 38 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.60 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 Lunar Probe is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 1.60mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Light diffuser, ball bearings in the stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XCJZ. Manufactured by Tonekey. |
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| Name | Gateron Lunar Probe | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage | 18 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.60 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | XCJZ |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Tonekey |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Lunar Probe is much more widely available, but the XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing 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!
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No comments on Gateron Lunar Probe switches. | The Chocolate Ball Bearing Switch features a new integrated ball bearing design, with four embedded bearings in the stem that glide along internal grooves in the top and bottom housing, delivering a smoother more consistent linear travel – SerpentKeys. |
