| Switch Type: Linear | Mount: Plate Mount (3-pin) | Spring: Single Stage | Price: $31.00 (110pcs) on Gateron |
| Top Housing: PC | Bottom Housing: Nylon | Stem: POM | Factory Lubed: Yes |
| Actuation Point (mm): | 2.0 ± 0.6 | Actuation Point (mm): | 2.03 |
| Actuation Force (gf): | 45 ± 15 | Actuation Force (gf): | 42.0 |
| Total Travel (mm): | 4.0 | Total Travel (mm): | 3.85 |
| Reset Point (mm): | 1.7 | Reset Point (mm): | 2.00 |
| Bottom-out Force (gf): | 50 | Bottom-out Force (gf): | 51.8 |
| Stem Length (mm): | 12.54 | ||
TL;DR
Surprisingly, it’s slightly heavier than the Gateron Red throughout its travel. Its weighting is closer to that of the Cherry MX Red, but the Jupiter Red is smoother and more consistent.
Smoothness: 8/10
On-centre keypresses are very smooth with barely any inconsistencies at slow keypresses.
Off-centre keypresses are very smooth with only minor hints of inconsistencies.
Overall, they’re very smooth and very consistent. It helps a lot that they’re factory lubed.
Gateron Jupiter Red switch disassembled.
Weighting: 5/10
Now, according to Gateron these switches have an actuation force of 45g at 2mm and a bottom-out force of 50g at 4mm.
Gateron Jupiter Red force curve.
As you can see from the force curve above, the Gateron Jupiter Red is on spec apart in all areas.
Gateron Jupiter Red consistency force curve.
As you can see above, the switches have reasonable consistency. They aren’t absolutely horrible, but they aren’t great either.
Gateron Jupiter Red vs. Cherry MX Red force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the Gateron Jupiter Red and the Cherry MX Red. The Jupiter Red starts off around 5-6g heavier, but their weighting matches the MX Red from between the 2-3mm mark.
Gateron Jupiter Red vs. Gateron Red force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the Gateron Jupiter Red and the Gateron Red. To my surprise (and to probably yours), the Jupiter Red is noticeably heavier. The Jupiter Red starts off roughly 7-8g heavier, but only about 2-3g heavier towards the end.
Overall, these are very lightly weighted, linear switches with decent consistency. They’re a suitable replacement for the Cherry MX Red if you’re still using those.
Sound: 6/10
Maybe it’s how Keychron has designed this keyboard, but these switches are very quiet for a non-silenced switch. I think the combination of the case and the foam contributes to its quietness.
They sound tinny, though. But this is as expected. Gateron has used no exotic materials to make these sound any good.
Overall, they have a clacky sound signature which I would usually love, but their tinniness reduces my likeness for them.
The Gateron Jupiter Red stem length is 12.54mm.
Typing Performance: 6/10
I didn’t make too many typos with them given they were very smooth and decently consistent. However, I didn’t like their light weighting. I would’ve preferred a heavier switch; something closer to the Gateron Black perhaps, but Gateron doesn’t have a Jupiter version of the Gateron Black, sadly.
Overall, there’s a good chance you’ll like them if you’ve been accustomed to the characteristics of the Cherry MX Red (or similar) and are looking for an upgrade.
Gaming Performance: 7/10
I made a few accidental keypresses during my gaming sessions as they’re just too light for my preferences. So, I couldn’t really use the most use out of them in both fast and slow-paced games.
I found them to be too sensitive for both fast and slow-paced games, which made them quite frustrating to game on. Plus, I found myself accidentally “leaning” on the switches and triggering them by accident in some occasions – this usually happens when a switch is lighter than expected.
Overall, they’re very smooth and very consistent for both fast and slow-paced games. The only downside is that they don’t suit my preference weighting wise as I prefer to use a heavier switch, but once again, if you’re looking to upgrade from a Cherry MX Red (or similar), take a look at these as a low-cost option.
Final Score = 32/50 (64%)
Places to purchase this switch:
Gateron | Mechboards | Amazon