Gateron Jupiter vs Glorious Panda HE Switch
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 77% under Glorious Panda HE Switch ($1.24). Glorious Panda HE 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.
MAGNETIC
Glorious Panda HE Switch
Glorious
45g actuation · 65g bottom · 4mm travel · factory lubed
from
$44.99
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Gateron Jupiter | Glorious Panda HE Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Jupiter | Glorious Panda HE Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Glorious |
| Price range | $31.99 | $44.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | MAGNETIC |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 2 |
| Actuation force | 55 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 65 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 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 Panda HE Switch
- Glorious Panda HE Switch
Brand
- Gateron Jupiter
- Gateron
- Glorious Panda HE Switch
- Glorious
Price range
- Gateron Jupiter
- $31.99
- Glorious Panda HE Switch
- $44.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Jupiter
- Linear
- Glorious Panda HE Switch
- MAGNETIC
Stem
- Gateron Jupiter
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Glorious Panda HE 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 Panda HE Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Jupiter
- Nylon
- Glorious Panda HE Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Jupiter is the cheaper pick at $0.29, roughly 77% under Glorious Panda HE Switch ($1.24). Glorious Panda HE 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
- You're on a tighter budget
Pick Glorious Panda HE Switch if
From $44.99
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a magnetic feel
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