Better than Aquakings?! Deep, Smooth and Tight... Gateron North Pole

[@JoeeeBoyPlays]

This new switch from Gateron originally had a more mouthful name: Gateron North Pole Mint Candy Looking Sweet Sugar Non-Caramelized Unsalted North-Facing Switches from the North

[@kuuhakudesu]

Gateron North Pole: Light Novel Edition lol

[@hairtoss7975]

The North Pole by Peter

[@Naokarma]

​@@kuuhakudesu That Time I Went to the North Pole and Found some Keyboard Switches

[@Dr_cHeNGo]

Gateron King Peter North

[@MatthewEncina]

These are my favorite types of videos. Thanks Scott!

[@Keybored]

Thanks Matthew! It's been a while since a switch review!

[@ChubiPanda]

As someone that enjoys quiet non-silent switches I really appreciate your charts. I’ve had my eye on North Poles for a while and your video just lifted them up the wish list!

[@KG_BM]

its your scientific breakdowns of boards and sounds that let me get into custom boards, allowed me to know what i want which made it easier to research how to get it. hope real life never takes away your time for this channel

[@25MBs]

Gateron has been releasing some big bangers recently

[@Serkong]

Box jades still king

[@Stoic_Cat_]

@@Serkong nope gat ink v2 black easily king

[@Serkong]

@@Stoic_Cat_ BOX JADES GIGACHAD

[@chunkymilk1288]

@@Serkong box navies better

[@Wzrd100]

@@chunkymilk1288 box pink

[@Emmori6]

I have been trying to pinpoint how I view your videos in the space of the keyboard community and it finally hit me, you are like the Alton Brown of the community in my eyes. Gives me vibes of his old cooking videos and the science he points to behind the food. Amazing video sir!

[@mntish]

You know that you love a channel, when you press like before seeing a whole video for linear switches, being a tactile gang guy.

[@GadaruTy]

These videos deserve much more attention man. Video quality is so well made and very informative without being boring. I didn't even realize that this was a 15min video. Great content dude, hope you keep making these kinds of videos.

[@zoebui417]

This review is the most detailed and informative of all switch reviews I have ever watched. So much thank and a lot of respect for putting out that much effort and professionalism for a review video!

[@ARX]

Scott: I have no affiliations with Gateron Also Scott: Shows the exact process of Gateron marketing team all the time

[@SaintsPurgatory]

Insinuating that someone is shilling is very basic and without a doubt rude. Not to forget that it reeks of immaturity on your part.

[@esther5714]

Thanks!

[@Assassinwyd]

so sigma

[@Annie-gk4mj]

for myself 7:30 np (L) 7:33 aqua king 7:43 oil king 7:48 ink black

[@strykr360]

One of the best channels going for this hobby. Informative and no bullshit way to go brother!

[@turtle_fps]

Cringe asf

[@rawrens]

Omfg, a review that actually shows sound frequencies. Scott you, my friend, have earned my respect even more. Awesome job and keep up the good work!

[@DirtyGingy]

Those dominant ranges are in the frequency range if your desk. If the board were isolated from your desk, you would find that dominant range much higher. Somewhere in the several hundreds

[@AAButtery]

I love your testing methods for this video. They’re helpful when comparing switches and gives you an idea of what specs cause a switch to behave in certain ways.

[@ojgimpson]

For anyone watching, the north poles have a 2.0/v2 version with a little yellow silicone ring at the bottom. Basically turning these into semi silent switches with a softer bottom out than normal.

[@kenvilla7248]

Makes it feel mushy. I was gonna get these switches but v1 no longer available.

[@ojgimpson]

@@kenvilla7248 yeah I'm not a fan either. They feel and sound very dead and boring. Sad.

[@TheChrisDecember]

What is more silent than North Pole? Using Ink Black V2s at the moment.

[@kenvilla7248]

@@TheChrisDecember not sure but the inks are a solid choice. The north pole not only sounds quiet but also can hear soft rubber sound thats not appealing in my opinion.

[@TheChristopherRiot]

I'm a simple man. I see a switch review, I like. I see a switch performance comparison chart, I subscribe.

[@williangoncalves8488]

Man! Your videos are amazing! When I have any question or doubts about a switch that I’m interested in, I always get the answers from you videos! Great job! Thank you so much!

[@mikes978]

Thank you for showing such a detailed switch performance comparison chart with all the various criterias as well as including price per helps gauge if the switches are worth the performance. I've never seen anyone else show so much detail with easy to read visuals.

[@Knightless]

The title though… absolutely fantastic

[@PivBlast]

BEST SWITCH KZbinR I FOUND SO FAR!! PROBS THE BEST ON KZbin! KEEP IT UP

[@valentinrosar4059]

this has to be one of the best and most objective breakdowns of a switch i have seen! i would suggest to include the respective values or value ranges within the comparison charts to further improve objectivity and maybe even allow for broader comparisons to other linear switches or future testings. as i already said though: phenomenal breakdown!

[@intingmachine7928]

Scott, your constant efforts to always go above and beyond in your videos never ceases to amaze me. You have become one of my favorite content creators on the site. Have a wonderful day!

[@sparkplugbarrens]

You make the best switch tests on youtube! Thank you!

[@DrBrovahkiin]

The amount of effort that went into this is fantastic

[@iammstrlee]

Fantastic as usual. I love my Aqua Kings, but these North Poles are an awesome alternative. Also, being full 4 mm travel is a breath of fresh air amongst all the short travel, long pole switches coming out these days. All of these part Ink offerings from Gateron is a boon for us.

[@ronniekregar3482]

Oh same here ...all these short throw switches are killing me lol

[@1Vnarine]

You never cease to amaze me with your reviews brother. Excellent job as always!

[@calvinlooi4500]

Great review as always!

[@Keybored]

Thanks! Looking forward to the loki

[@harakim4709]

Awesome review! Can’t wait for the next one. 👍🏼

[@Keybored]

Thanks!

[@coleydotmp4]

Gateron at it again with a top tier switch release. their higher end switch lineup is unreal. Thanks again for the scientific reviews!

[@Isaacthedank]

Love your content.

[@AtrikStrike]

Probably gonna stick to my Aqua kings. Honestly like the sound better and it’s less work. But I do need to get some oil kings!

[@iGerard8]

The keyboard content I love! Please keep up these measurements, charts, and science! You’re like the Gamers Nexus of keyboard content!

[@GoddamnAxl]

ive been watching scott's videos for a while and didn't realize he only has 69k (nice?) subcribers. how can this be? with the quality of the content i thought it must at least matched one of the top keyboard channels

[@lw8882]

Love this review. Didn't just cover subjective opinion, but had measurements. But then also covered the noise level of the switch compared to others, which is something not a lot really do.

[@fictitiousnightmares]

You do such an amazing job with these switch reviews. Very impressed!

[@Battlfield3fan]

I LIKE THAT TITLE SCOTT!

[@Keybored]

Me too!

[@hrolvnir]

Congrats on 69K subs. Nice!

[@philippschwab2922]

I rly love ur videos. It always makes my day and its also nice seing u explaining it with science

[@Cold_hotman]

gatreon is really making these bangers

[@hoppyt3ch]

Love your switch analysis, great job

[@alarik95]

14:58 they work north facing with cherry keycaps. Literally the only criteria I was waiting to find out before they checked my list

[@Angelaaa1111]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful analysis. Very helpful and interesting.

[@modille]

Thank you for this! I've been curious about these but hadn't heard much about them until your video. Definitely seems like once they're lubed they'd be a good contender for my next build

[@Deschain19]

I have been hoping that you would review these switches and you never fail to impress! Thank you for the great content. I have been scouring the internet to get a good review of these switches and you have provided your usual excellent analysis. Mine just came last week and I was holding out to see if they needed to be lubed. Now I know and knowing is half the battle... Thanks Scott!

[@mohawk4759]

uhhhh i think you meant “never disappoints”?

[@JayNguyen0702]

How did you like the switches so far?

[@Deschain19]

@@JayNguyen0702 the switches are nice and smooth. I have them on a little 65% wireless keychron k6 pro. Nice sound and great fit for my build.

[@MrFreeze79]

i really love the aqua king, thank you for the video

[@dhoffnun]

When I saw the images of prototypes on Theremingoat's blog, I got excited knowing that Gateron was working on an all-clear switch like this, because I knew they'd take the time to polish the idea until it was truly ready.

[@Michael-Clarksings]

I would love to see a comparison between the North Poles, Aquakings and Ice Candys

[@japplefilms3514]

Same here, they all seem incredibly similar, though the Ice Candy has an UHMWPE stem option along with the transparent stem

[@femalehusband]

love the content and gateron has been on a roll lately! would be cool if you reviewed the ttc tiger switch!! great video scott!

[@Tanzilla321]

Hoping for thockiest switch award 2022 based on ur test (and yes i wanted to see boba u4t compared to the other)

[@oImagine]

Love them! Also gg on 69k subs! haha, i cant wait for the next videos!

[@Terrific.1337]

Akko also just released a Crystal series switch that is very similar to both mentioned in this video. I would love to know how those three compare.

[@DanielBerthellemy]

7:28 North Pole Lubed vs 7:43 Oil King (Unlubed ?) vs 7:53 Onion (Unlubed ?)

[@Redino20]

LETS GOOOOO been waiting for this!

[@Savior_ofGotham]

please take a look at the Bolsa Supply Zakus, I NEED that ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE

[@JCH979]

Wish I'd known about these when I was buying a a full set of Water Kings.

[@matasa7463]

Wow sounds quite similar to the Ink Black, and fairly clacky. The stem wobble is impressive. I do think they're worth considering for sure.

[@jtechreviews2021]

Thank you so much for this! Really helps!

[@jonathansmith4737]

Looks great for the RGB boys but from your sound test the Aqua King sounds deeper.

[@hman2875]

Came for the north pole switch review and was more impressed with the ks9 v2s

[@Keybored]

Right?

[@hman2875]

@@Keybored I got them and they really are the smoothest switch I have ever used. Super impressive.

[@katodevon]

@keybored Seeing North Pole V2 - with a silicone dampener at the base along with some venting holes - wondering if you had taken a look at the new version - and if the dampener contacts the stem - affecting the feel (mushy) of the switch. Thank you for the videos BTW - your scientific approach to testing is really appreciated vs. subjective "feel"

[@jowsey.mp4]

Scott describing the switch like I describe my cousin ;)

[@ezekiel11322]

ayo 💀

[@lotr16816828]

great content. Sound Frequency chart is awesome.

[@ImOnMy116]

Thanks for the thorough review on these Scott!! Ever since they popped up on Divinikey, I was curious to see what they were all about. Definitely an intriguing option!

[@TakedaKenshi]

Very well done comparison, thank you.

[@Keybored]

You're welcome!

[@PFCKutzner]

Need those sound tests while looking for the newest tactiles with deepest sound. Dooms, Sapphires, Coffee Chip(Your last deep sound winner), Turbulence, S2 V2 Snow, Baby Kangaroos, Akko V3 Cream Blue, Dark Warriors. Anubis is supposed to being released again.

[@nightbringer99]

I love that these test just so happen to be on the same keyboard as me haha. I'll know exactly which ones I want to get.

[@josehernandez4869]

I actually bought these switches for my gmmk pro 2. Sounds pretty good imo after I lubed the switches. Also they don't sound as clacky like they do in the video.

[@vectivuz1858]

most likely because the GMMK Pro is a muted board.

[@Wzrd100]

@@vectivuz1858 also depending on how he lubed he may have dampened the clack

[@bromando44]

The switches make the sound.. but everything it’s attached to and surrounded by drastically changes the pitch, tone, and volume. That includes your keyboard/mouse pad and even desk size and material.

[@usermanico]

Scott i love your measurements, can you add some kind of tool and graphs to show the vertical travel of the keys?

[@Shabbe9]

you just violated the man, the myth, the legend, Ice cue

[@bearoverthere2001]

I compared Gateron Clears to Aqua Kings, though it was a personal comparison rather than something data-based. Great, light switch lubed and filmed (and affordable!)

[@samueljung2165]

I'm surprised that there isn't a FULL teflon switch

[@NoirSadame]

Very interesting! Looking at the comparison, I don't see a practical reason to stick to the ink v2's... 🤔

[@MarkusBenson]

The Switch Performance Comparison is sooo goood!

[@crypticvisionary]

I think the Jelly Blacks should be in this comparison too. That being said I just kinda love them.

[@ToysForTheGods]

These are all great switches, I honestly don't think 99pct of people would be unhappy with any of these if they are looking for a linear switch.

[@Keybored]

I fully agree

[@IronCan88]

I would add epsilon and nebula to this list of awesome switches

[@jsunn6791]

Have you tried the Tecsee Ice Candy switches? They are long pole linears that are also clear.

[@TIB1243S]

There's a red (dustproof), silver (dustproof) and a yellow (in video) north pole switch! I got the red north pole and I absolutely loved it, but I would want the silver ones but they're all sold out everywhere :(

[@TIB1243S]

I also missed out on brown north poles too, and those are even more elusive!

[@Keybored]

Dust proof sounds like a good idea~

[@TIB1243S]

@@Keybored you should totally try the dustproof reds if you can get one! Or even the browns for the tactile gang xD

[@lululai]

It's weird, I got alot KZbin recommend video but none one is you but is ok, I search you 🙈🙈🙈 nice video 👍

[@Luventis]

I’d go to the North Pole for that sound

[@SeraphimKnight]

I challenge you to make a board that has per-key and downfiring LEDs in a clear PC case and put these switches in along with clear caps 😁

[@Keebnator]

I almost got these but did some research and some people report they are over lubed and just average, however this video kinda changed my opinion since they seem pretty good

[@MrSkullhead0]

So what is YOUR favorite switch at this point in your keyboard journey?? What’re your favorite sound profiles?

[@watchdoge6464]

this switch sounds like you're pressing 3 keys at the same time, I kinda like it

[@mr_mic2685]

3:00 what is that X under the north pole? does it have the same mold as gat X switches?

[@TechTweek]

Can you make a modding video for the Glorious GMMK 2? It'd of great help. Thank you.

[@louis_legowerks5538]

Idk if i want these before I saw a review, they look kinda nice. LOL 69k Subs

[@joshuayue854]

hey scott, great videos. i was just wondering, what are the sample sizes in the wobble tests?

[@Stoic_Cat_]

Hey keybored, do you think gat ink v2 black needs to be filmed after the stem wobble update

[@2vookkme536]

I like the Charts, but nowhere is it listed if the switches are stock, lubed/filmed or a mix (im almost sure they're stock right?)

[@yeeth]

How do you think they would compare to Tecsee Ice Candy?

[@MrYc97]

Hey @Keybored, would you think you will make a comparison of all existing Gateron Yellows? There are so many of them on the market these days and I felt like a comparison with the latest KS9 Pro Yellow 2.0 and the original Yellow would be cool.

[@HoveKB]

I love this guy!

[@paquarri6405]

Think I will buy these for my first build. On a scale of 1-10 how much do you recommend lubing?

[@nonofyabidness]

this is crazy i was just boutta cop some aqua kings

[@be3963]

Does the spring on these switches feel "lazy" (as opposed to "snappy") to anyone else? I find the return to be delayed to what I would expect on them, it feels like the stem/cap is lagging behind on the upstroke.

[@grsamael]

Yes i feel that too, they also feel heavier than Inks although their spring is rated lighter. It has been a very weird switch for me, but after using them for a week or so, i think i like them! They do tend to make a weird squeaky sound if you push them hard or just the right way, dont know whats with that but it feels like the top and bottom housing are rubbing to each other and make that noise...

[@leonelias6546]

Congrats for 69k🎉🎉

[@M9Red]

I need help Scott. I just got my Maja v2 and it’s so stiff! Any ideas to help make it have a softer typing experience. I’m using the poly plate with no stand-offs

[@christiancabiles8498]

They made switches with one part of the housings made of ink material now they made a switch with an ink material stem. The only thing missing is a switch made entirely of ink material. I'm curious on what will it sound like.

[@3ric908]

Damn it ! I’ve passed a tremendous time to look around all switches and come to final choice that is betwwen Aqua and North (Tealios as n°3). And damn it because i preferr North for everything (it conception and less wobble and all points..) .. but I prefer the « creamy » sound of Aqua King. Still don’t know wich one for my coming new Keyboard.. 😭 Thank you for this serious and helpull vid.