SW x Gateron Onyx
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Overview
The Onyx is a linear switch made by Gateron in collaboration with Swagkeys. Both its top and bottom housings are molded from nylon, while the stem is formed from UMPWPE. Sold in unlubed and factory-lubed versions, it is a full-travel linear built around a medium-weight spring, giving a moderately firm keypress paired with a fuller, louder sound profile.
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Feel
· Based on 1 ratingReviews
UMPWPE doesn't even turn up in a search — it's probably an improved UPE. On that assumption, it delivers a deep typing sound that's genuinely fun. The stem length isn't too long and the spring is just right (you can always swap the spring, but 55g is a minus). At $0.58 — around ¥90 — it's a premium switch. It has a unique character, but alongside Geon Yellow it's not quite a 'wildly my type' switch. Still, I liked it! It pairs better with a clacky board. Note: right now it's only sold unlubed, so you'll need to lube it yourself.
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Specs
- Type
- Linear
- Silent
- No
- Magnetic (HE)
- No
- Profile
- Normal
- Actuation Force
- N/A
- Bottom-out Force
- 55 g
- Initial Force
- N/A
- Pre-travel
- N/A
- Total Travel
- 4.0 mm
- Top Housing
- Nylon
- Bottom Housing
- Nylon
- Stem
- UMPWPE
- Factory Lubed
- No
- Box Structure
- No
- Reference price (each)
- N/A
- Brand
- Swagkeys
- Manufacturer
- Gateron