Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch vs Gateron Jupiter
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 12% under Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch ($0.33). Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch actuates lighter at 38 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 Dawn Pink Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch | Gateron Jupiter |
| Brand | EPOMAKER | Gateron |
| Price range | $9.99 | $31.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 38 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 43 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.6 mm | 4 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch
- Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
Brand
- Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch
- EPOMAKER
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
Stem
- Epomaker Dawn Pink 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
- Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Gateron Jupiter
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch
- Polycarbonate
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 12% under Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch ($0.33). Epomaker Dawn Pink Switch actuates lighter at 38 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 Dawn Pink Switch if
From $9.99
- You prefer a lighter 38gf 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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