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Epomaker Aqua Switch
EPOMAKER
46g actuation · 62g bottom · 3.9mm travel · factory lubed
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$19.99
Epomaker Aqua Switch vs Gateron Jupiter
Epomaker Aqua Switch is the cheaper pick at $0.19, roughly 34% under Gateron Jupiter ($0.29). Epomaker Aqua Switch actuates lighter at 46 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 | Epomaker Aqua Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Epomaker Aqua Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
| Brand | EPOMAKER | Gateron |
| Price range | $19.99 | $31.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Clicky | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 46 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 62 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.5 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.9 mm | 4 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Nylon |
| Stem material | — | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
Brand
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- EPOMAKER
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
Price range
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- $19.99
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
Community score
Switch type
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Clicky
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
Stem
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Gateron Jupiter
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 46 gf
- Gateron Jupiter
- 55 gf
Bottom-out force
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 62 gf
- Gateron Jupiter
- 65 gf
Pre-travel
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 1.5 mm
- Gateron Jupiter
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 3.9 mm
- Gateron Jupiter
- 4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Gateron Jupiter
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Epomaker Aqua Switch is the cheaper pick at $0.19, roughly 34% under Gateron Jupiter ($0.29). Epomaker Aqua Switch actuates lighter at 46 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 Epomaker Aqua Switch if
From $19.99
- You prefer a lighter 46gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a clicky feel
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Gateron Jupiter if
From $31.99
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
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