Gateron North Pole 2

Linear Gateron

Gateron North Pole 2 switch
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The Gateron North Pole 2 is a fully transparent polycarbonate 50g linear prized for its bright, glassy clack and unobstructed RGB shine-through.

Gateron North Pole 2 specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 50g
Bottom-out force 65g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing transparent PC
Bottom housing transparent PC
Spring single-stage
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.65 / switch
Sound profile bright, glassy clack
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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

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Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Gateron North Pole 2 (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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