GATERON Magnetic Jade Pro Linear Pre-lubed 20mm Spring Switches (70PCS) Review (2026)

What magnetic switches do differently

Unlike standard mechanical switches that register a keystroke through a physical metal contact, these use a magnet in the stem read by a sensor on the PCB, which is why they only work in keyboards specifically built for Hall effect or magnetic switches rather than any standard hot-swap board. This design lets compatible keyboards offer adjustable actuation points, so a single switch can be set to trigger earlier or later in the keystroke depending on the game or task, a feature not possible with standard mechanical switches. Listings describe the initial actuation force at roughly 36 grams and total travel around 3.5mm, in line with other linear magnetic switches on the market.

The 20mm spring and Pro upgrade

The Pro version's defining feature is a 20mm spring, longer than the springs used in Gateron's standard Magnetic Jade switches, which is described as giving a smoother, more even rebound as the stem returns to its resting position after each keystroke. Pairing this with a factory pre-lubed stem and housing is meant to reduce scratchiness and spring noise during fast, repeated presses, which matters most to gaming builds that rely on rapid, consistent key taps rather than casual typing. This puts the Pro switches a tier above Gateron's base Magnetic Jade switches, with the tradeoff being a higher price for what is, in practice, a refinement rather than a completely different switch feel.

Durability and sound

Because magnetic switches have no metal leaf or physical contact point to wear out, they avoid one of the more common failure points in traditional mechanical switches, and listings for this line cite a keystroke lifespan around 100 million presses per switch. The pre-lubed factory finish is intended to deliver a smoother press and quieter operation straight out of the pack, without the manual lubing many enthusiasts do themselves on unlubricated switches. For most buyers this removes a step from the build process, though enthusiasts chasing a very specific sound profile may still choose to apply additional lube themselves on top of the factory application.

Board compatibility is the main catch

The single biggest thing to confirm before buying is that the destination keyboard actually supports Hall effect or magnetic switches, since these switches will not register keystrokes at all in a standard mechanical hot-swap board built for traditional metal-contact switches. This narrows the realistic buyer base to people who already own, or are specifically building, a magnetic gaming keyboard designed to take advantage of adjustable actuation and rapid trigger features. Anyone shopping for switches for a standard hot-swap mechanical board should look at traditional linear, tactile or clicky switches instead, since magnetic switches are a distinct category rather than a drop-in upgrade.

Who should buy the Pro pack

This 70-piece pack suits enthusiasts who already own a compatible magnetic keyboard and want to upgrade from stock switches to a smoother, pre-lubed option with the longer spring's more even rebound feel. It is a reasonable pick for gaming-focused builds where consistent, low-friction keystrokes and adjustable actuation matter more than saving money on switches. Buyers building a large full-size board should note that 70 switches will not fully populate a 104-key layout, so a second pack, or a larger quantity option if available, will be needed to finish a bigger build.

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