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02 / THE ESSENTIALS
Gateron Purple Jade Linear Switch (10PCS) at a Glance
Linear
Switch Type
3.6 mm
Total Travel
PC
Top Housing
3-pin
Mount
Unconfirmed
Factory Lubed
Light linear action, long-pole bottom-out
With 40gf actuation and a 45gf rated bottom-out force, Purple Jade is a lighter-force option for users who want a linear travel path rather than a tactile bump. Its long-pole POM stem and 3.6mm total travel describe the keypress geometry; they do not establish a measured sound signature.
We have not performed a controlled acoustic or force-curve test on this switch. The finished keyboard build will influence sound and perceived firmness.
Purple Jade
Brand Gateron Model Purple Jade Technology Mechanical contact
Actuation force40gf
Bottom-out force45gf
Pre-travel2.0mm
Total travel3.6mm
Spring22mm
StemLong-pole POM
Top housingTranslucent PC
Bottom housingNylon
Mount3-pin (plate mount)
Pack10 switches
Feel Linear Actuation 40gf Bottom-out 45gf Total travel 3.6mm Mount 3-pin MX-style
Is Purple Jade right for your build?
Choose Purple Jade if
You want a light 40gf linear mechanical switch.
- Builders who prefer a relatively light linear keypress
- Purple-themed MX-style mechanical keyboards
- Trying a long-pole 3.6mm-travel switch in a compatible hot-swap board
- You like a translucent-and-purple switch design. Your keyboard accepts 3-pin MX-type mechanical contact switches.
Consider another switch if
You want a tactile bump, click, or verified silent performance.
- Not a tactile or clicky switch—there is no intentional tactile bump.
- Not compatible with Hall Effect or optical-only switch systems; regular MX mechanical compatibility must be checked.
- The bottom-out feel and sound depend on your plate, case, keycaps and typing style; no controlled sound test is claimed.
- You own a Hall Effect/magnetic or optical-only PCB. You need guaranteed RGB compatibility or a documented sound profile before buying.
Choose your options
Check the board before you swap
Purple Jade is a traditional 3-pin mechanical-contact switch with an MX-style keycap stem, not a magnetic or optical switch.
MX mechanical sockets
Use with a keyboard designed for standard MX-style mechanical switches. A 3-pin mechanical switch usually fits a standard 5-pin MX mechanical PCB, but the specific hot-swap socket and plate still matter.
Avoid magnetic and optical systems
Do not use it as a substitute for Gateron Magnetic Jade in a Hall Effect keyboard, or for optical-only switches.
MX mechanical socketsUse with a keyboard designed for standard MX-style mechanical switches. A 3-pin mechanical switch usually fits a standard 5-pin MX mechanical PCB, but the specific hot-swap socket and plate still matter.
Avoid magnetic and optical systemsDo not use it as a substitute for Gateron Magnetic Jade in a Hall Effect keyboard, or for optical-only switches.
Keycaps and lightingThe cross-shaped stem is intended for compatible MX-style keycaps. The upper housing is translucent, but exact LED clearance and lighting results depend on the keyboard. Before checkout, identify your current switch technology and check the PCB/socket specification—not just the keyboard's outward appearance.
How many switches should you order?
Choose your keyboard layout to get a practical starting quantity. Then confirm the exact key count for your board and decide how many spare switches you want for testing or replacement.
Recommended for 65%
Select an available configuration
Recommendations require verified pack sizes, prices and availability from the current variation data.
Purple Jade
Switch feel
Linear
Actuation force
40gf
Bottom-out force
45gf
Pre-travel
2.0mm
Total travel
3.6mm
Spring
22mm
Mount
3-pin (plate mount)
Stem
Long-pole POM
Top housing
Translucent PC
Bottom housing
Nylon
Pack
10 switches
Questions about Gateron Purple Jade
Is Gateron Purple Jade the same as Magnetic Jade?
No. Purple Jade is a traditional mechanical linear switch with metal contacts. Magnetic Jade is a separate Hall Effect product family for compatible magnetic keyboards.
Will these 3-pin switches fit a 5-pin hot-swap keyboard?
They typically fit standard 5-pin MX mechanical hot-swap PCBs. Confirm that your keyboard uses mechanical MX-compatible sockets rather than an optical, magnetic or restricted socket design.
Are Purple Jade switches tactile or clicky?
Neither. They use a linear mechanism, so there is no intentional tactile bump or click mechanism.
How many switches come in one pack?
One pack contains 10 switches. A full-size board generally requires multiple packs; count your keys before ordering.
Are they a silent switch?
They are not marketed here as a silent or dampened switch. Your board construction, keycaps and typing force will affect the sound.