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GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set

GATERON Linear 5-pin Factory Lubed
At a glance

Key specifications

The most important verified numbers for this product, shown before the deeper sections.

36 gfOperating force
3.5 mmTotal travel
LinearSwitch type
5-pinMount
YesFactory lubed
Build-dependent; back-covered design targets a more focused soundSound profile
Character

Sound & feel

How this product sounds and feels to type on, described in plain terms.

Sound profile

Magnetic Jade Pro is a moderate linear magnetic switch with a 36±5gf initial force and a 3.5±0.1 mm total travel. Its back-covered structure and factory lubrication support its intended stable, linear direction, while final sound depends on the keyboard build.

GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set — sound profile
GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set — typing feel

Typing feel

Use the product’s official force and travel figures as fixed specifications; treat sound as a build-dependent characteristic rather than a guaranteed result.

Fit & build

Compatibility & build notes

What to check before ordering, and how the build is put together.

Linear 5-pin PCB Mount Factory Lubed

Compatibility

The Pro is a magnetic switch and relies on a compatible Hall Effect keyboard. GATERON specifically advises checking the keyboard’s magnetic orientation before purchase. Pack quantity affects how many switches you receive, but it does not change the switch specification. The same real product image can therefore serve as the variation main image for pack-size variants. 5-pin mount — confirm PCB and plate support for your board.

Build notes

Buyers comparing GATERON Jade-series options and wanting the Pro model’s established magnetic configuration. The official store’s pack options and promotions can change; verify the selected pack quantity and current selling price before ordering.

Fit & trade-offs

Decide quickly whether this product fits your build

A strong fit if you want

Hall Effect keyboard owners who want a smooth linear switch with a moderate starting force.
Players who value rapid adjustable actuation together with a stable back-covered switch design.
Buyers comparing GATERON Jade-series options and wanting the Pro model’s established magnetic configuration.

Consider alternatives if you prefer

A different switch type

If you need tactile feedback or a silent build, compare other families.

A specific force target

Pick a switch whose operating force matches your preference.

Another build use case

Match the product to how and where you actually type.

Sizing help

How many switches do you need?

Switch count depends on your keyboard's layout. The typical ranges below are a starting point — the exact number depends on the specific model and any extra keys.

60% 61 – 68 keys
Recommended 65% 66 – 75 keys
75% 81 – 88 keys
TKL 87 – 92 keys
Full-size 104 – 110 keys

This product is available in packs of 10 / 70 switches — pick a pack that covers your layout with a small margin for testing or replacements.

Exact switch count depends on keyboard model / layout (and any novelties or extra keys). Always confirm against your board's official key count before ordering.

Product deep dive

Understand the product before you choose it

Focused sections explain the details buyers care about, supported by the product's specification data.

GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set — A moderate Jade magnetic press
FEEL DIRECTION

A moderate Jade magnetic press

Jade Pro begins at 36±5gf and has 3.5±0.1 mm total travel. That gives it a more moderate starting feel and a longer stroke than Jade Ultra while keeping a linear magnetic response.

It is for buyers who want a light magnetic switch without choosing the lowest-resistance Jade option.

  • Hall Effect keyboard owners who want a smooth linear switch with a moderate starting force.
  • Designed for magnetic keyboards only; it is not a drop-in switch for conventional mechanical-only PCBs.
Choose Pro for a more moderate Jade feel.
WHAT MATTERS

Stability for a supported magnetic platform

The back-covered design, customised spring, and factory lubrication belong to Jade Pro’s magnetic construction. Their buyer relevance is a stable linear platform for a compatible keyboard, not a reason to assume identical results in every board.

The surrounding keyboard remains part of the final sound and feel.

  • Players who value rapid adjustable actuation together with a stable back-covered switch design.
  • Actual sound depends on the keyboard plate, case, mounting system and keycaps, so acoustic character varies by build.
A stable linear direction within a compatible HE setup.
GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set — Stability for a supported magnetic platform
GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set — Fit is determined by the keyboard platform
BUILD FIT

Fit is determined by the keyboard platform

Jade Pro is not a conventional MX contact switch. Before ordering, verify that the keyboard supports the Pro and uses the required magnetic orientation.

After compatibility is confirmed, choose a pack count that matches the board’s actual switch positions.

  • Magnetic keyboard compatibility is required.
  • Confirm the required magnetic orientation before ordering.
Confirm magnetic-switch support and orientation first.
HOW TO CHOOSE

Pro or Ultra?

Choose Pro when the 36±5gf starting force and 3.5±0.1 mm travel suit a more moderate linear press. Choose Ultra for the lighter 30±5gf starting force and shorter 3.2±0.1 mm travel.

The difference is a meaningful feel choice within the same magnetic-keyboard requirement.

  • Pro starts at 36±5gf.
  • Ultra starts at 30±5gf.
  • Pro uses 3.5±0.1 mm travel; Ultra uses 3.2±0.1 mm.
Pro is the more moderate Jade option.
GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set — Pro or Ultra?
Decision support

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The goal is to make the key trade-offs visible: weight, travel, stock preparation, sound direction, and the type of user each product serves best.

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Type
Linear
Linear
Linear
Linear
Operating Force
36
30
37 gf
32 / 40 / 48 / 53
Bottom-out Force
40
42 gf
37 / 45 / 53 / 63
Total Travel
3.5
3.2
3.6 mm
3.6
Sound Profile
Build-dependent; back-covered design targets a more focused sound
Build-dependent; dual back-covered design targets mechanical-like acoustics
Deep/muted-leaning; build-dependent; not KeebPilot-tested
Factory Lubed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mount
5-pin
5-pin
5-pin
5-pin
Stem Material
Other verified
"U5+" UPE Blend (Waffle Stem Tip)
Best For
Structured product data

Detailed specifications

General

Brand
GATERON
Switch type
Linear
Mount
5-pin
Factory lubed
Yes

Performance

Operating force
36
Pre-travel
Freely Adjustable
Total travel
3.5
Spring
other verified
Sound profile
Build-dependent; back-covered design targets a more focused sound
Typing feel
Smooth linear with responsive rebound

Compatibility

PCB mount
5-pin
In the box

What's in the box

Exactly what ships with this product. The switch count and color update with the options you select.

GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro HE Switch Set — what’s in the box
Selected pack
70 switchs
  • Included switches70 switchs
  • Selected color
Product-specific FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to the questions that most often decide a purchase.

It is a magnetic Hall Effect linear switch. It is intended for compatible magnetic keyboards and should not be treated as a universal replacement for conventional mechanical-only PCBs.
GATERON lists an initial force of 36±5gf for the Magnetic Jade Pro.
Specifications list 3.5±0.1mm total travel, with freely adjustable pre-travel when supported by the keyboard.
Yes. GATERON lists the switch as factory pre-lubed.
GATERON states that the switch is for magnetic keyboards using the appropriate N-pole orientation. Confirm your keyboard’s magnetic-switch compatibility before ordering.

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