Gateron Jupiter vs Glorious Mako MX Switch
Glorious Mako MX Switch is the cheaper pick at $0.15, roughly 48% under Gateron Jupiter ($0.29). Glorious Mako MX Switch 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.
TACTILE
Glorious Mako MX Switch
Glorious
45g actuation · 55g bottom · 4mm travel · factory lubed
from
$16.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Gateron Jupiter | Glorious Mako MX Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Jupiter | Glorious Mako MX Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Glorious |
| Price range | $31.99 | $16.99 – $39.99 |
| 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 | 55 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 | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron Jupiter
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
Brand
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
- Glorious
Price range
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
- $16.99 – $39.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Jupiter
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
- 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
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
- Glorious Mako MX Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Glorious Mako MX Switch is the cheaper pick at $0.15, roughly 48% under Gateron Jupiter ($0.29). Glorious Mako MX Switch 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 prefer a linear feel
Pick Glorious Mako MX Switch if
From $16.99
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a tactile feel
- You're on a tighter budget
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