Overview
Magnetic Hall Effect switches are known for their excellent performance in gaming, but they’re not typically praised for their sound quality. However, a few stand out for delivering a satisfying and high-quality typing sound. Here are some noteworthy options.
| Gateron Magnetic Jade |
| Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E |
| Owlab Ti HE Magnetic |
| Durock Rock Magnetic |
Gateron Magnetic Jade
Product Details
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| Name | Gateron Magnetic Jade |
| Switch Type | Magnetic Hall Effect |
| Top Housing Material | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Operation Force | 30±7gf |
| Pre Travel | Freely setting |
| Total Travel | 3.5±0.2mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
| Initial Magnetic Flux | 120±15Gs |
| Bottom out Magnetic Flux | 800±80Gs |
| Lifetime | 100 million times keystrokes |
Compatibility: Wooting HE keyboards, Melgeek Cyber01, IROK ND75
Switch Feel
The Gateron Magnetic Jade feels cleaner to type on than any other current magnetic switches in the market. It has significantly less stem wobble than other magnetic switches and significantly tighter housings (possibly because its top housing has two more anchors that latch on to the bottom housing in addition to the typical four latches).
Gateron Magnetic Jade has a more solid feeling bottom out compared to magnetic switches that feature an open bottom housing design.
Gateron Magnetic Jade feels comfortable to type on without worrying about unnecessary fatigue, which is perfect for gamers and seasoned enthusiasts.
Switch Sound
The Gateron Jade has a full and poppy bottom out and a thin and sharp top out. It has a sound profile around the mid-range tones which makes it sound more creamy than clacky or thocky.
Here is a sound test of the Gateron Magnetic Jade:
Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E
Product Details
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| Name | Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E |
| Switch Type | Magnetic Hall Effect |
| Top Housing Material | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Initial Force | 30±7gf |
| Bottom out Force | 50gf |
| Pre Travel | Freely setting |
| Total Travel | 3.5±0.2mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
| Lifetime | 150 million times keystrokes |
Compatibility: Meletrix Boog75, Keychron HE keyboards, Polar65, and other hall effect keyboards compatible with KS-37 variants.
Switch Feel
The Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E design takes elements from both the Gateron Magnetic Jade and the Gateron KS-37B Magnetic Fox. It has the closed bottom housing design similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade. And it has a dual-rail stem with an arch which seems to help with stem alignment that is similar to the Gateron KS-37B Magnetic Fox.
Switch Sound
The Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E sounds very similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade. It has a similar full and poppy bottom out and top out sounds. Relative to the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E seems ever so slightly higher pitched.
Here is a sound test of the Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E:
Owlab Ti HE Magnetic
Product Details
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| Name | Owlab Ti HE Magnetic |
| Switch Type | Magnetic Hall Effect |
| Top Housing Material | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Bottom out Force | 40g / 50g |
| Total Travel | 3.4mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Compatibility: Wooting HE keyboards, and others
Switch Feel
The Owlab Ti HE feels smooth and controlled to type on. It comes in two options for spring weight, 40g and 50g, allowing users to choose the one to their personal needs. The Owlab Ti HE has very tight housing tolerances, even tighter than the Gateron Magnetic Jade. The tight tolerances prevent any unnecessary stem wobble and rattles, producing an incredibly precise typing experience, perfect for a gaming setup. It has a snappy return, creating a very responsive typing feel.
Switch Sound
The Owlab Ti HE has a full and crisp sound profile. In comparison to the Gateron Magnetic Jade, it produces a much fuller bodsimilar to that of traditional MX style switches. Pitch wise, the Owlab Ti HE is ever so slightly lower in pitch than the Gateron Magntic Jade, although the Owlab Ti HE would still be categorized as a crisp and clacky switch. The Owlab Ti HE would be a great choice if you were looking for a more refined sound magnetic HE switch, the Owlab Ti HE sounds similar to traditional MX style switches.
Here is a sound test of the Owlab Ti HE Magnetic:
Durock Rock Magnetic
Product Details
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| Name | Durock Rock Magnetic |
| Switch Type | Magnetic Hall Effect |
| Top Housing Material | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material | PC |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Actuation Force | 35g |
| Bottom out Force | 48g |
| Total Travel | 3.4±0.2mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
Compatibility: Wooting HE keyboards, and others
Switch Feel
The Durock Rock Magnetic is one of the more solid feeling magnetic HE switches due to the metal insert in the bottom of the stem. It has very little stem wobble in all directions allowing for a comfortable typing experience. In comparison to the previous HE switches the Durock Rock Magnetic lies in between the Gateron Magnetic Jade and the Owlab Ti Magnetic HE switches in terms of tolerances. It has a light spring weight allowing for fast actuations while also have a solid bottom out to provide a responsive typing feel.
Switch Sound
The Durock Rock Magnetic has a sharper sound on bottom out due to the metal insert. Although pitch wise it is slightly lower pitched than both the Gateron Magnetic Jade and the Owlab Ti Magnetic HE switches. The Durock Rock Magnetic provide a very unique and distinct sound, very deserving of its "rock" name. You can imagine the metal insert produces a sound that reminds you of two rocks hitting each other. The Durock Rock Magnetic would be a great choice to try if you are looking for a fun and unique typing sound.
Here is a sound test of the Durock Rock Magnetic:
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- Gateron Magnetic Jade Product Page
- Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E Product Page
- Owlab Ti HE Magnetic Product Page
- Durock Rock Magnetic Product Page
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