Gateron CJ Linear vs NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Gateron CJ Linear has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Gateron CJ Linear actuates lighter at 50 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch 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.
TACTILE
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Nuphy
55g actuation · 65g bottom · 3.3mm travel · factory lubed
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Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Gateron CJ Linear | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron CJ Linear | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $0.65 – $66.00 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 50 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 60 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Gateron CJ Linear
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Brand
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron CJ Linear
- $0.65 – $66.00
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Linear
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron CJ Linear
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron CJ Linear
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron CJ Linear
- 60 gf
Pre-travel
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Nylon
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron CJ Linear has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Gateron CJ Linear actuates lighter at 50 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch 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 Gateron CJ Linear if
From $0.65
- You prefer a lighter 50gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a tactile feel
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