Gateron North Pole
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Specifications
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Sound character | Balanced |
| Loudness | -53.7 dB |
| Pitch | 2,157 Hz |
| Spring weight | 54.7 g |
| Actuation force | 36.4 g @ 2.1 mm |
| Bottom-out force | 64.5 g @ 3.8 mm |
Sound profile
Force curve
Modeled from the measured actuation, bottom-out values above.
About this switch
The Gateron North Pole is a linear switch with a medium-weight 54.7g spring. It actuates at 36.4g after 2.1mm of travel and bottoms out at 64.5g over a 3.8mm stroke.
Measured at -53.7dB, it's quieter than 88% of the 195 switches measured on ThockHub, giving it a balanced character at roughly 2,157Hz. Its 54.7g spring is heavier than 26% of switches in the database, so it feels balanced for both typing and gaming.
Use the player above to hear the Gateron North Pole on its own, then open it in the live simulator to layer in your plate, case, keycaps and mods.
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