Keyboard Builders' Digest
Save 5% at Elec Fox! Code: KBDNEWS
KBD Home / Keyboard switches / Gateron Green Apple switch

Gateron Green Apple switch

SummaryPrice & Offers (8)Data sheetCommentsAlternatives

Get a switch tester with the Gateron Green Apple from MonacoKeys (EU)!

The Gateron Green Apple is a tactile mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a stainless steel spring. The 63g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron Green Apple switches?

Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Green Apple switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!

Currency:

StoreAreaOfferPriceStatus
BeaverKeysCA7.79 CAD / 10 pcs
5% off, KBDNEWS
0.55 USDbuy
Kinetic LabsUS9.90 USD / 18 pcs0.55 USDbuy
ONEofZEROCA29.00 CAD / 35 pcs0.58 USDbuy
GateronCN18.90 USD / 35 pcs
10% off, KBDNEWS
0.54 USDbuy
InputGearDE0.55 EUR / 1 pcs
5% off, KBDNEWS
0.63 USDbuy
MonacoKeysDE5.51 EUR / 10 pcs
5% off, KBDNEWS
0.63 USDbuy
DiviniKeyUS9.90 USD / 18 pcs0.55 USDsold out
Lume KeebsUS5.23 USD / 10 pcs
5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS)
0.52 USDsold out

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!

Gateron Green Apple data sheet

NameGateron Green Apple
Typetactile
Footprint5-pin
Top housingPOM
Bottom housingPOM
StemPOM standard
Springstainless steel
Tactile force- g
Actuation63 g
Bottom-out- g
Tactile bump position- mm
Pre-travel2 mm
Total travel3.40 mm
LubeFactory lubing? Yes!
Designerunknown
ManufacturerGateron

Comments on Gateron Green Apple switches

The Gateron Green Apple switch is a heavy tactile mechanical switch crafted for enthusiasts who love a strong, satisfying tactile bump. With an operating force of 63g ±15g, it delivers a pronounced keystroke, making every press feel crisp and deliberate. Built with high-quality POM material for the stem, top, and bottom housing, this switch offers a smooth yet durable typing experience. A stainless steel spring ensures a snappy return, while factory lubing reduces friction for a more refined feel. Featuring a pre-travel of 2.0mm ±0.6mm and a maximum total travel of 3.4mm, the Green Apple switch strikes the perfect balance between responsiveness and depth. Designed with a 5-pin PCB mount, these switches provide extra stability, making them an excellent choice for custom keyboards. Whether you're a typist or a mechanical keyboard enthusiast, the Gateron Green Apple Switch delivers a premium, tactile experience with every keystroke – Candykeys.

Gateron Green Apple alternatives

Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Green Apple, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.

Sim.Similar switchesComparison
96%
Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie
tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 55/0gF, 2.0/3.6mm
Compare
91%
Gateron EF EverFree Grayish
tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/0gF, 2.0/3.4mm
Compare
90%
Gateron Banana Smoothie
tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/65gF, 2.0/3.4mm
Compare
88%
Gateron Lanes
tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/0gF, 0.0/4.0mm
Compare
88%
Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate
tactile, 3-pin, POK/POM/POM, 55/0gF, 1.7/3.0mm
Compare
86%
Gateron Longjing Tea
tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM (rail bottom out), 48/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm
Compare
86%
Haimu Industrial Orange V2
tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 55/65gF, 2.4/3.4mm
Compare
86%
BSUN Olive
tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/LY, 45/65gF, 2.2/3.4mm
Compare
85%
HMX Longjing S
tactile, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.7mm
Compare
85%
Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2)
tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm
Compare
84%
Greetech Brown
tactile, 5-pin, //, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm
Compare

To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 63g actuation occuring at 2mm. Bottom-out being about 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Green Apple.

×
top