Gateron CJ

Linear Gateron

Gateron CJ switch
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Gateron CJ is a factory-lubed linear often praised for smooth stock travel, sitting in the mid-to-premium Gateron range alongside Oil King and Ink switches.

Gateron CJ specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 50g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel n/a
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring n/a
Factory lube factory lubed
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.55 / switch
Sound profile smooth mid linear
Released 2022

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the Gateron CJ

Gateron Oil King Linear The Gateron Oil King is a heavily factory-lubed 55g linear that combines a nylon top with Gateron's INK bottom housing for a deep, oily thock straight out of the box. Compare: Gateron CJ vs Gateron Oil King
Gateron Ink Black V2 Linear The Gateron Ink Black V2 is a premium 60g linear whose proprietary smoky INK housing made it the community's benchmark smooth linear for years.
Durock Alpaca V2 Linear The Durock Alpaca V2 is a PrimeKB-designed, JWK-made linear with a 62g bottom-out spring, PC top, and nylon bottom that became the enthusiast staple recommendation for smooth budget-premium builds. Compare: Gateron CJ vs Durock Alpaca V2

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Gateron CJ (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use our keyboard finder to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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