Gateron Magnetic Jade
Linear Gateron
The Gateron Magnetic Jade is a hall-effect linear (30g initial force, 3.5mm travel) for magnetic-sensor keyboards, where its actuation point is software-adjustable rather than fixed, enabling rapid trigger for competitive gaming.
Gateron Magnetic Jade specs
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Hall-effect boards that support it |
| Actuation force | n/a |
| Bottom-out force | n/a |
| Pre-travel | n/a |
| Total travel | 3.5 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | n/a |
| Bottom housing | n/a |
| Spring | n/a |
| Factory lube | light |
| Pins | 3-pin |
| Typical price | $0.40 / switch |
| Sound profile | clacky, poppy |
| Released | 2023 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Where to buy
Compatibility check: The Gateron Magnetic Jade does not work in standard MX mechanical hot-swap sockets. It needs a Hall-effect keyboard that lists it as supported; magnetic switches are not universally cross-compatible, and an unsupported switch can misread on the sensor PCB.
- View at Amazon · around $0.40 per switch
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Which keyboards can use it?
The Gateron Magnetic Jade needs a Hall-effect keyboard that lists it as supported; magnetic switches are not universally cross-compatible, and an unsupported switch can misread on the sensor PCB, such as the NuPhy Field75 HE. It is not compatible with standard MX mechanical hot-swap sockets. Check the keyboard manufacturer's supported-switch list before buying.