Gateron CJ
The 'ChinaJoy' collab, Gateron's early POM-housing linear. Ink top over a POM bottom yields a very smooth, muted sound.
Actuation force
50 gf
Bottom-out force
60 gf
Pre-travel
2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Linear |
| Brand | Gateron |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | Yes |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | Ink (proprietary blend) |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Spring | Gold-plated, 15mm |
| Sound | Clean, deep, muted thock from the POM bottom housing. |
| Price tier | $$$ |
Building with the Gateron CJ?
I hand-build small-batch programmable macropads (QMK/VIA) in Barcelona, and repair keyboard PCBs. Pick your switch, pick your layout with the Shortcut Library, and stop reaching for chords.
Gateron CJ FAQs
Is the Gateron CJ linear, tactile or clicky?
The Gateron CJ is a linear switch. Exceptionally smooth medium linear, one of Gateron's smoothest.
How heavy is the Gateron CJ?
It actuates at about 50 grams-force and bottoms out around 60 gf.
Is the Gateron CJ good for gaming or typing?
Enthusiasts chasing a buttery, deep POM-housing linear.