The TTC Venus and Gateron North Pole switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC bottom housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC), stem material (POM vs thermoplastic), spring (20.5 mm extension vs 20 mm gold-plated stainless steel), actuation (45 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 62.5 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), 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 TTC Venus is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20.5 mm extension spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC. | 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 | TTC Venus | Gateron North Pole |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PC |
| Stem material | POM | thermoplastic |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20.5 mm extension | 20 mm gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 62.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | TTC | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the TTC Venus 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 TTC Venus 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!
TTC Venus sound test | Gateron North Pole sound test |
No Gateron North Pole sound test available. |
Comments on TTC Venus switches | Comments on Gateron North Pole switches |
No comments on TTC Venus switches. | 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. |
