Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 Switch Review

The Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 switches stand out in the world of linear switches thanks to their fully transparent housing and updated design. Created for users who love visual clarity and smooth performance, these switches offer a light, consistent keystroke with enhanced acoustics.

Specifications

• Type: Linear
• Operating Force: 50g ± 5g
• Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.6mm
• Total Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm
• Fully Transparent Housing (ideal for RGB)
• Lifetime: Up to 80 million actuations

Performance & Feel

The North Pole Yellow 2.0 offers an extremely fluid keystroke, comparable to Gateron's Ink Yellow but with a more modern, transparent aesthetic. These switches provide a clean, linear feel with minimal resistance, making them suitable for gaming and fast typing. The updated materials enhance sound dampening for a softer bottom-out.

Forum Feedback Highlights

“They’re a very smooth linear with great transparency for RGB-heavy setups.”

“Noticeably less scratchy than the V1, great factory lube.”

“They’re smoother than I expected, but slightly louder than standard Milky Yellows.”

Pros

• Crystal-clear housing enhances RGB lighting
• Smooth linear movement
• Factory-lubed for consistent performance
• High durability rating

Cons

• Less muted than Milky Yellow switches
• Price is slightly higher due to transparent design

Comparison Table

Switch	Sound Profile	Feel	Best For
North Pole Yellow 2.0	Brighter, more open	Smooth, linear	RGB builds, fast typing
Gateron Milky Yellow	Deeper, quieter	Smooth, linear	Silent-focused setups

Where to Buy?

• Buy on RGBKeys (Dutch Store)
• Buy on RGBKeys (English Store)

Conclusion

If you value clarity in both sound and visuals, the Gateron North Pole Yellow 2.0 delivers. Smooth, consistent, and perfect for RGB lovers, these switches offer a modern typing experience while standing out visually on any keyboard build.

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