Gateron Jupiter Banana

Tactile Gateron

Gateron Jupiter Banana switch
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The Gateron Jupiter Banana is the punchy 59g tactile of Keychron's Jupiter line, with an earlier, stronger bump and shorter 3.4mm travel than a standard brown.

Gateron Jupiter Banana specs

Type Tactile
Actuation force 59g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 3.4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring dual-stage
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.25 / switch
Sound profile thocky, snappy
Released 2023

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 Tactile The Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 is a heavy 59g tactile with a big early bump, a 22mm dual-stage spring, and a shortened 3.4mm travel that snaps back hard after each press. Compare: Gateron Jupiter Banana vs Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 · popular
Gateron Jupiter Brown Tactile The Gateron Jupiter Brown is Keychron's stock 55g tactile, offering a light rounded bump and quiet operation for everyday work. Compare: Gateron Jupiter Banana vs Gateron Jupiter Brown · popular

Keyboards sold with the Gateron Jupiter Banana

Keychron V1 Max 75% · $105 · hot-swap The Keychron V1 Max adds tri-mode wireless (1000 Hz 2.4 GHz), a gasket mount with polycarbonate plate, and pre-lubed Gateron Jupiter switches to the 75% V1 formula while keeping full QMK/VIA support. Lemokey L3 75% · $215 · hot-swap The Lemokey L3 is Keychron's gaming sub-brand flagship: a 75% CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard with 1000 Hz 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired modes, hot-swap sockets, and pre-lubed Gateron Jupiter switches.

Which keyboards can use it?

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

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