Top Hall Effect Switches for 2024: Best Options for Gaming

Overview

For the custom mechanical keyboard gamers! Here is our list of the best magnetic hall effect switches for gaming:

Gateron Magnetic Jade Product Details

Name	Gateron Magnetic Jade
Switch Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	Nylon
Stem Material	POM
Operating Force	30g
Mount	Magnetic
Total Travel	3.5±0.2mm
Factory Lubed	Yes

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 Magnetic Jade Pro Product Details

Name	Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro
Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	PA66
Stem Material	POM
Operation Force	36±5g
Pre Travel	Freely setting
Total Travel	3.5±0.1mm
Lube	Factory lubed
Lifetime	Over 100 million keystrokes

Compatibility: Wooting HE keyboards, Melgeek Cyber01, IROK ND75

The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro is essentially the same switch as the Gateron Magnetic Jade with an improved arc-shaped light diffuser and a slightly heavier spring weight. 

Switch Feel

The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade. It is just as smooth and clean to type on with, but now with a relatively snappier return due to the heavier spring. Just like the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro is a well refined magnetic Hall Effect switch that satisfy your typing and gaming needs. 

Switch Sound

The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro sounds similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade since they are made of the same materials as well. There is a slight difference in the volume of the sound when the switch returns on top out. The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro has a slightly snappier sound due to the heavier spring creating more force when released. Just like the Gateron Magnetic Jade, the Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro sounds full and poppy without and spring ping or unsettling plastic rattles. The Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro would be another great option for a clean and crisp gaming switch. 

Sound test of the Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro: 

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Wuque WS Dash HE Product Details

Name	Wuque WS Dash HE
Switch Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	PA
Stem Material	POM
Preload	30gf
Bottom Out Force	55±10gf
Mount	Magnetic
Total Travel	3.5±0.2mm
Factory Lubed	Yes

Compatibility: Wooting HE keyboards, Melgeek Cyber01, IROK ND75

Switch Feel

The Wuque WS Dash HE feels cleaner to type on relative to any current magnetic switches that come stock with the HE gaming keyboards. They have significantly less stem wobble than other magnetic switches and significantly tighter housings (possibly because their top housing has two more anchors that latch on to the bottom housing in addition to the typical four latches). The Wuque WS Dash HE also has a more solid feeling bottom out, which might be because their bottom housings are fully enclosed whereas some magnetic switches have open bottoms. 

The Wuque WS Dash HE is very similar to the Gateron Magnetic Jade and also feels comfortable to type on without worrying about unnecessary fatigue, which is perfect for gamers and seasoned enthusiasts.

Switch Sound

The Wuque WS Dash HE has a sound profile characterized by a full and poppy mid-range bottom-out sound (possibly due to the nylon bottom housing) and a sharp yet thin top-out sound (possibly due to the harder PC top housing). 

Here is a sound test of the Wuque WS Dash HE:

Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E Product Details

Name	Gateron Dual-Rail Magnetic Jade Mini E
Switch Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	Nylon
Stem Material	POM
Initial Force	30±7gf
Bottom Out Force	50gf
Mount	Magnetic
Total Travel	3.5±0.2mm
Factory Lubed	Yes

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:

Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX Product Details

Name	Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX
Switch Type	Linear
Top Housing Material	PC
Bottom Housing Material	PA66
Stem Material	POM
Initial Force	30±10gf
Operating Force	50gf
Mount	Magnetic
Total Travel	4.0±0.2mm
Factory Lubed	Yes

Compatibility: Meletrix Boog75, Keychron HE keyboards, Higround Performance 65, Endgame Gear KB65HE, and other hall effect keyboards compatible with KS-37 variants.

Switch Feel

Since the Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX has a full travel distance it feels soft when bottoming out. The open bottom housing in the Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX could also be a factor for why it feels comfortably soft. There is no additional reverberation since there is no contact between the bottom of the stem pole and the bottom housing. 

The Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX also has a relatively spring weight which could feel more comfortable to type on for enthusiasts, office workers, or gamers who prefer lighter spring weights. 

The Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX come slightly factory lubed. They are very smooth and refined with no scratchiness or leaf/spring ping.

The Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX feels slightly tighter in the N/S direction than the E/W direction, which is possibly due to the dual-rail design and the arch around the stem allowing for better alignment.

Switch Sound

The Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX sounds slightly muted and deep. The Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX sounds soft and thocky when bottoming out and sounds thin and slightly high pitched when topping out. 

Here is a sound test of the Gateron KS-37B Magnetic FOX:

Things to Note

Before installing magnetic hall effect switches on your keyboard, check and ensure they are compatible with your keyboard. Depending on the design of the board, incompatible magnetic switches may damage the HE PCB. 

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