Akko CS Starfish Switch vs Gateron Jupiter
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 26% under Akko CS Starfish Switch ($0.39). Akko CS Starfish Switch actuates lighter at 50 gf, while Gateron Jupiter pushes back at 55 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Starfish Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Starfish Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
| Brand | Akko | Gateron |
| Price range | $17.99 | $31.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 50 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | — | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | — | Nylon |
| Stem material | — | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Starfish Switch
- Akko CS Starfish Switch
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
Brand
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
Price range
- Akko CS Starfish Switch
- $17.99
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Starfish Switch
- Linear
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
Stem
- Akko CS Starfish Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Gateron Jupiter
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Jupiter
- 55 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Jupiter
- 65 gf
Pre-travel
- Akko CS Starfish Switch
- 1.9 mm
- Gateron Jupiter
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Jupiter
- 4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Jupiter
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 26% under Akko CS Starfish Switch ($0.39). Akko CS Starfish Switch actuates lighter at 50 gf, while Gateron Jupiter pushes back at 55 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Akko CS Starfish Switch if
From $17.99
- You prefer a lighter 50gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Gateron Jupiter if
From $31.99
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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