Gateron North Pole 2
Linear Gateron
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
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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.