Gateron Luciola is a linear mechanical switch from Gateron released in December 2022 with a 55 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel and 3.6 mm total travel.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Gateron Luciola
Gateron
Gateron
Specialty Luminescent Series
Phosphorescent Glow-in-the-Dark Green Housing and Stem
December 2022
Mechanical
Linear
MX
PCB Mount
55 ± 8 gf
60 ± 8 gf
2 ± 0.6 mm
3.6 ± 0.2 mm
No
No
No
Nylon PA66 with phosphorescent luminescent additive
Nylon PA66 with phosphorescent luminescent additive
POM
Dual-stage gold-plated spring
20.50 mm
Yes
5
Gold-alloy contacts
Editor's Note: The Gateron Luciola is crafted with photo-luminescent phosphor material embedded into both housings, enabling them to glow softly in the dark after exposure to light. Built with the smooth mold profiles of the Ink series and a dual-stage 20.5mm spring, it delivers a punchy rebound and clean acoustic feedback.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Gateron Luciola is a Mechanical switch from Gateron with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Gateron Luciola has an operating force of 55 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Gateron Luciola has a pre-travel of 2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Gateron Luciola has a total travel distance of 3.6 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Gateron Luciola is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is unknown, and hot-swap compatibility is unknown. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Gateron Luciola is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
The Gateron Luciola lists top housing: Nylon PA66 with phosphorescent luminescent additive, bottom housing: Nylon PA66 with phosphorescent luminescent additive, stem: POM, contact: Gold-alloy contacts. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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