Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 switch

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The Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and thermoplastic stem (standard). It features a steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 67g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

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Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 force curve

Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 data sheet

Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 sound test

Comments on Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 switches

Gateron recently released a new version of the North Pole switches. The biggest difference is the yellow rubber on the housing base. Gateron says that the rubber helps distinguish North Pole switch options since they have the Red, the Silver, etc. Gateron did not specify what type of material it is, but we guess it is some kind of silicone-based material. Gateron also mentions that the 2.0 version has exhaust holes set at the bottom which is supposed to allow for gases to escape so there is less resistance as you press down. In theory, it should result in better aerodynamics. However, it is unclear whether the exhaust holes will make a difference given that the stem and housing are not aero-tie sealed to begin with – LumeKeebs.

Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 alternatives

Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0, 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.

To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and thermoplastic stem (standard). The 50g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 67g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0.