Gateron Sage switch
The Gateron Sage is a linear mechanical switch with modified milky Nylon top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard). It features a 18 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 47g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mori. Manufactured by Gateron.
Where to buy Gateron Sage switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Sage 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 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 Sage data sheet
| Name | Gateron Sage |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified milky Nylon |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon |
| Stem | modified POM standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 47 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Mori |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Comments on Gateron Sage switches
The Gateron Sage linear switch is Unikeys and Mori's first Gateron custom switch project. It all started with a frankenswitch where Mori put a Sea Salt Smoothie stem into KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro housing; The frankenswitch sounded and felt awesome which gave us the idea to create the Sage switch. In short, we used the Sea Salt Smoothie POM stem and KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro housing mold; This mold and material combination creates: a thocky and satisfying sound signature; a smooth travel, similar to all Gateron switches, but with less stem wobble; a solid bottom out feel since this is a long pole switch. We understood how Gateron factory lube could be troublesome, that's why we asked Gateron to dial down on the amount of lube they use – Unikeys.
Gateron Sage alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Sage, 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 Yogurt S linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/thickened P7/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | WingTree Camellia linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/52gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 43/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX YG Macchiato linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 58/63.5gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Akko Mirror linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Unikeys x BSUN Udon linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keygeek Roxy linear, 5-pin, PC (glitter)/P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) /M4 (POM+ceramic powder), 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Huano Caramel Latte V2 linear, 5-pin, POK/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with modified milky Nylon top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard). The 47g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Sage.