Gateron Box Ink V2 vs Gateron Jupiter
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 66% under Gateron Box Ink V2 ($0.85). Gateron Jupiter actuates lighter at 55 gf, while Gateron Box Ink V2 pushes back at 60 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 | Gateron Box Ink V2 | Gateron Jupiter |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Box Ink V2 | Gateron Jupiter |
| Brand | Gateron | Gateron |
| Price range | $29.99 – $121.99 | $31.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 60 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 70 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 | Polycarbonate | Nylon |
| Stem material | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
Brand
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- Gateron
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- $29.99 – $121.99
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- Linear
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
Stem
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Gateron Jupiter
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- 60 gf
- Gateron Jupiter
- 55 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- 70 gf
- Gateron Jupiter
- 65 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron Jupiter
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Jupiter
- 4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- Polycarbonate
- Gateron Jupiter
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- Polycarbonate
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
Stem material
- Gateron Box Ink V2
- Polycarbonate
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 66% under Gateron Box Ink V2 ($0.85). Gateron Jupiter actuates lighter at 55 gf, while Gateron Box Ink V2 pushes back at 60 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 Gateron Box Ink V2 if
From $29.99
- You want a heavier 60gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Gateron Jupiter if
From $31.99
- You prefer a lighter 55gf actuation for faster keypresses
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