Gateron Jupiter vs Gazzew Boba U4T
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 45% under Gazzew Boba U4T ($0.53). Gazzew Boba U4T actuates lighter at 45 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 | Gateron Jupiter | Gazzew Boba U4T |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Jupiter | Gazzew Boba U4T |
| Brand | Gateron | Gazzew |
| Price range | $31.99 | $15.99 – $76.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 55 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 65 gf | 62 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.6 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | No |
| LED slot | Yes | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | — |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- Gazzew Boba U4T
Brand
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- Gazzew
Price range
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- $15.99 – $76.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Jupiter
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Jupiter
- 55 gf
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- 45 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Jupiter
- 65 gf
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- 62 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron Jupiter
- 2 mm
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Jupiter
- 4 mm
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- 3.6 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Jupiter
- Polycarbonate
- Gazzew Boba U4T
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 45% under Gazzew Boba U4T ($0.53). Gazzew Boba U4T actuates lighter at 45 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 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
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick Gazzew Boba U4T if
From $15.99
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a tactile feel
- You're on a tighter budget
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