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Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
Durock
50g actuation · 63g bottom · 4mm travel · factory lubed
from
$34.98
Durock POM Piano Linear Switch vs Gateron Jupiter
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 40% under Durock POM Piano Linear Switch ($0.48). Durock POM Piano Linear 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 | Durock POM Piano Linear Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Durock POM Piano Linear Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
| Brand | Durock | Gateron |
| Price range | $34.98 – $52.98 | $31.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 50 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 63 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | POM | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
Brand
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
Price range
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- $34.98 – $52.98
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
Stem
- Durock POM Piano Linear 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
- Gateron Jupiter
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Jupiter
- 4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- Polycarbonate
- 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 40% under Durock POM Piano Linear Switch ($0.48). Durock POM Piano Linear 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 Durock POM Piano Linear Switch if
From $34.98
- You prefer a lighter 50gf actuation for faster keypresses
Pick Gateron Jupiter if
From $31.99
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You're on a tighter budget
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