Gateron Jupiter vs Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana
Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana actuates lighter at 50 gf, while Gateron Jupiter pushes back at 55 gf.
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Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana
Gateron
50g actuation · 60g bottom · 3.2mm travel · unlubed
from
$13.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Gateron Jupiter | Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Jupiter | Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana |
| Brand | Gateron | Gateron |
| Price range | $31.99 | $13.99 – $31.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 55 gf | 50 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 65 gf | 60 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.2 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | No |
| LED slot | Yes | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana
- Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana
Brand
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
- Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana
- $13.99 – $31.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
Stem
- Gateron Jupiter
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana
- 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
- Gateron Jupiter
- Polycarbonate
- Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana actuates lighter at 50 gf, while Gateron Jupiter pushes back at 55 gf.
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
Pick Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Banana if
From $13.99
- You prefer a lighter 50gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You're on a tighter budget
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