Gateron Luciola switch
The Gateron Luciola is a linear mechanical switch with Ink top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm black-plated double-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Luminescent housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron Luciola switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Luciola switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeekeys | IT | 0.17 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.19 USD | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 56.43 SGD / 99 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.44 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.43 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.49 USD | buy | |
| RGBKeys | NL | 67.37 EUR / 120 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.64 USD | buy | |
| Zkeebs | US | 7.13 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.71 USD | buy | |
| Keygem | DE | 7.70 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.88 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 6.65 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.88 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 5.61 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.56 USD | sold out | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 42.00 USD / 70 pcs | 0.60 USD | sold out | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 7.13 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.71 USD | sold out | |
| Qwertykey | RO | 0.76 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.76 USD | sold 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 Luciola force curve

Gateron Luciola data sheet
| Name | Gateron Luciola |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Ink |
| Bottom housing | Ink |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm black-plated double-stage |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Comments on Gateron Luciola switches
The Gateron Luciola switch is a linear switch with a housing made of a luminescent material that glows for a certain period of time even in dark places. This switch uses the same Ink V2 mold and material, but is pre-lubed via automatic equipment, and it sending out light green glow in the night – Coffeekeys.
Gateron Luciola alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Luciola, 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 switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Baby Raccoon 2.0 linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 55/63.5gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POM, 55/62.5gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Yogurt V1 53g linear, 5-pin, PC/P5 (40-45% fiberglass)/POM, 53/62gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC linear, 5-pin, PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness)/PA66/POM, 52/60gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Kinetic Labs Husky linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 59/63.5gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Aflion Blue Sky linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | JWK Vertex V1 linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Ink top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 55g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Luminescent housing. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Luciola.