45 cN Actuation Force; 2.0 mm pre travel Actuation Point; 4.0 mm total travel Actuation Point; No audible click; Gateron Yellow With just a 5g difference in actuation force, fans familiar with Cherry MX Reds and the velvety smoothness of linear switches will enjoy the weightier Gateron Yellows as their daily driver for ⦠Gateron switches are made by Huizhou Gateron Electronic Technology situated in Southern China . they r 2 different switches, [â]elmurfuddmechmini 2 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (2 children), link the kb ur getting on amazom and ill show u, [â]sellatine[S] -2 points-1 points0 points 5 months ago (1 child). As far as I know, the Blacks have a heavier bottom out than the Yellows, but the same actuation force. The reason I ask this is only because Yellows are more often in stock and a bit cheaper than Blacks. That is not to say we dislike ⦠Razer Linear Optical Switch A linear switch that actuates at a 1.0mm actuation distance, 16.67% shorter than other linear mechanical switches. The only clicky switch to actuate at a 1.5 mm actuation distance (30% shorter than other clicky mechanical switches). The spring inside is coated black, which helps reduce spring noise. they other ones on amazon are for optical switches . At a lightweight 40 g of actuation ⦠Glorious Gateron Switch Color Guide introduction. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. daily sticky post at the top of the subreddit, https://www.epathbuy.com/product/gateron-optical-switches/. [â]Cre3dBratton69 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (7 children). Gateron Optical Switches: red, blue, black ,brown, yellow, silver, silent brown, silent red, silent black, silent silver and silent yellow optional The specs for these Gateron optical switches: Gateron silver optical switch: bottom out distances: 3.20+0/-0.3mm actuation distance: 1.0±0.1mm Operating force: 45±15gf End force: < 110gf Gateron ⦠Gateron Ink Black vs Yellow (and Red I guess). The RAKK Ilis RGB features the Gateron Yellow switches inside. Other Characteristics: Linear. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: The goal of this subreddit is to provide daily links to interesting mechanical keyboard content in a friendly, loosely moderated setting. But like what are the stats of the yellow Gaterons? These switches are very smooth and provide a nice sound with a little crunch on the spring. [PRECIOUS FIND] As requested under 'THE ENCHANTER'. Noteï¼10 switches per pack INK Red (linear) Pcb mount Actuation: 50gBottom: 67gTravel: 4 mm INK Black (linear) Pcb mount Actuation: 60gBottom: 80gTravel: 4 mm INK Yellow (linear) Pcb mount Actuation: 60gBottom: 67gTravel: 3.4 mm INK Blue (Clicky) Pcb mount Actuation: 75gBottom: 60gTravel: 4 mm actuation: 35 cn. Gateron black is also lighter in terms of actuation force with only 50g of force required compared to 60g for Cherry MX Black and Kailh Black. Lifespan: 50 Million. Please SEARCH THE WIKI before posting a question. Travel Distance: 2mm Actuation | 4mm Bottom: Force: 55g Operating | 60g Bottom: Manufacturer: Gateron: Mount: PCB 60 gf. Be sure to check out our sister peripheral input subreddits: /r/keyboard (for non-mechanical keyboards and FUTURE input technologies), /r/keycapdesigners for exactly what the title suggests, /r/TrackBalls, /r/MouseReview, /r/CatsOnKeyboards, and finally /r/KeyboardCircleJerk. [â]elmurfuddmechmini 2 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children), https://www.epathbuy.com/product/gateron-optical-switches/ only place that has optical gats for sale atm. Operating force: ⦠This time, though, we'll be focusing a bit more on the Gateron SMD-LED compatible mechanical switches. Linear switch; Actuation force 0.70N; 1.8 mm actuation distance; 3.6 mm travel distance; BOX Heavy Pale Blue. In fact, both according to Novelkeysâ website as well as personal testing, these switches appear to have roughly the same actuation point and definitely do have the same bottoming out point as the Gateron Yellow Inks at 3.5 mm as opposed to the âstandardâ 4.0 mm bottom out. It is called cosmic rays. A little Christmas gift to myself! The Yellows have a shorter (3.4 mm vs 4.0 mm) actuation distance than the Blacks. We included some info on the bottom of the article with more detailed information about each switch. Yellow Ink: Linear Switch Travel distance â 1.5mm actuation / 3.5mm bottom out 60g / 67g ⦠Gateron low-profile switches have a different shaped stem and a much short actuation and travel distance. Total Travel Distance Itâs the distance your keycap travels until it hits the upper housing of the switch. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Actuation is a smidge lighter, and it feels as though the box design might result in a slightly more resonant click. Rated at up to 50 million clicks. Gateron Brown. Gateron Red switches are similar to Cherry MX Red switches, but small friction points in downstroke and odd upstroke performance differentiate them. questions should be posted in the Sticky at top of the page. Kailh Box Black: 60±15gf: 1.8±0.3mm: Linear: Oh, such springy smoothness. Goodbye Zelios, Hello Topre! As far as spring force and travel distance, Gateron's are the same as Cherry. Actuation distance/force: ?? Please check out the wiki for general information about mechanical keyboards and consider posting questions in the daily sticky post at the top of the subreddit for any smaller questions. 1.8 mm actuation distance; 3.6 mm travel distance; BOX Heavy Dark Yellow. I was wondering about the stats (actuation, travel distance, etc.) [â]Cre3dBratton69 1 point2 points3 points 5 months ago (0 children), [â]sellatine[S] -3 points-2 points-1 points 5 months ago (4 children), [â]elmurfuddmechmini 2 3 points4 points5 points 5 months ago (3 children), both are correct novel keys one is for regular switches. Spiced up my alarm clock with a NK Big Switch snooze button. Gateron has all the options you need including a 35g and 80g actuation force. You can easily press the key without having to put any stress because of the low actuation force of this switch. Unless Reds sound the same as the two others, I'd like to refrain from getting them due to the actuation and bottom out force. Brand : Gateron Red : Linear - 45g actuation Brown : Tactile - 55g actuation Clear : Liner - 35g actuation Yellow : Linear - 50g actuation Travel Distance : 4.0 mm Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. 70M Keystrokes. stats for gateron yellows (self.MechanicalKeyboards). To those who own them, and those who don't, what are the acoustic differences in the Gat Black and Yellow Inks? With these in mind, what are the main differences in sound between the two? Winner: Gateron; The actuation force varies widely. These are v2 of the Gateron Ink switches which have corrected the issue with loose contact leaves. The actuation force is higher than most tactile switches and the amount of force required to move a key to begin with may be fatiguing. The friction may give sensitive typists pause. We often think of Black switches as somewhat firm due to the high actuation force, but the buttery smooth action of the Box Black makes them ⦠The company has been operating since around 2000 and produces other items asell like kecaps and batteries. They are available in clicky, linear, and silent linear feel. Gateron Clear. The main difference with Gateron switches is the smoothness and the fact theyâre not rated quite as high for durability. and join one of thousands of communities. I know the case, plate, sound dampening, etc. Itâs basically the distance until you bottom out. The Outemu has its lowest set at 50g, which is still high. For a COMPLETE list of Keyboard subs see the Keyboard SubReddits Wiki. Note: I checked the amazon page for the GK61 (which I am getting) I also checked the gateron website on their switches and they said: Meanwhile on Novelkeys and many other places it said: just wanted to check in with you guys!!! In the case of both switches, the Kailh linear Speed Silver has the lowest actuation force at 27g. Gateron silent switch is suitable if you want to choose silent switch with a good price positioning. All Logitech G switches undergo intense testing, held to a high standard that ensures the best performance and reliability. The Gateron Yellow Ink V2 is a premium linear switch that features a yellow translucent housing made from a new type of plastic. Rendered by PID 1496 on r2-app-01ada7f9d73b3b25f at 2020-12-27 02:32:56.587024+00:00 running 6abf2be country code: US. THE RIGHT SWITCH FOR YOU. Remember - there is NO perfect switch, only the switch that is perfect for YOU! Tactile and Clicky switch; Actuation force 0.60N; 1.8 mm actuation distance; 3.6 mm travel distance; Kailh Speed Gold. 1.9 mm. Actuation Distance. It's also available in Gateron Yellow linear switches that may feel different. Switch Properties: Red Ink: Linear Switch Travel distance â 2mm actuation / 4mm bottom out 45g / 60g bottom out. Gateron silent switch is suitable if you want to choose silent switch with a good price positioning. This is measured in millimeters. Introducing the Gateron Switch Color Guide. To those who own them, and those who don't, what are the acoustic differences in the Gat Black and Yellow Inks? Switch activation, which is an important element in mechanical keyboards, occurs rather late in the keypress. With 5 different variants of the Gateron switches available, you're bound to find your perfect switch. The Gateron Yellow Ink V2 is a premium linear switch that features a yellow translucent housing made from a new type of plastic. Gateron is the way to go. actuation distance: 1.0±0.1mm. Lifespan. Like other Gateron switches, the actuation point is still average at best. Gateron Ink switches come in 5 different colors each featuring a color matched housing made from a new type of plastic. Maximum key travel distance is 4.0mm which is higher than Cherryâs standards. The specs for Gateron optical switches: Gateron silver optical switch: bottom out distances: 3.20+0/-0.3mm. This being an optical switch, it doesnât have the usual metal prongs that connect to the PCB, instead, it has this shaft which is part of the stem that blocks the light in between the sensors on the PCB. Please Check The Wiki AND SEARCH Before SelfPosting. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Specs: Linear Switch; 5-pin PCB Mount; 60g Actuation⦠The benefits of this switch design are the fact that they allow a mechanical keyboard to be designed to be thinner and have a shorter actuation distance, which is in theory is faster for gaming. Total Travel. I was wondering about the stats (actuation, travel distance, etc.) Average Force. Meanwhile on Novelkeys and many other places it said: ⦠It has a 1.5mm actuation distance and a total travel distance of 3.2mm. Full Travel Distance (mm): 4. [â]sellatine[S] -5 points-4 points-3 points 5 months ago (1 child). 2. of the gateron yellow switches. It felt like a mash up between the Cherry MX Red and Black, with a required force of 50g and actuation point at 2.2mm. Depending on your choice youâll have different weights and travel distance. If you check our online store, you'll see that we give you the option to order Gateron switches in 6 colors. Brand : Gateron Red : Linear - 45g actuation Brown : Tactile - 55g actuation Clear : Liner - 35g actuation Yellow : Linear - 50g actuation Travel Distance : 4.0 mm Lighting Compatibility : SMD (doesnât have LED, you need to ⦠of the gateron yellow switches. 50 gf. Do you know where I could buy the optical switches from? At only just 45 g of actuation force. In terms of actuation force, it is a very light switch, requiring just 0.45 N. ⦠Specs: Linear Switch; 5-pin PCB Mount; 60g Actuation⦠With very little marketing of the Gateron brand they have continued to gain main stream adoption and a market share in the ⦠The actuation distance is generally around 2mm and total travel distance is 4 mm with an actuation force that changes based on each specific switch. Note: I checked the amazon page for the GK61 (which I am getting) I also checked the gateron website on their switches and they said: travel distance: 3.2 mm. Gateron red has an actuation distance of 2.0mm, bottom out distance of 4.0mm and an actuation force of 45g. It is also known as Actuation Point or Operating Position. Travel Distance: 1.5mm Actuation | 3.5mm Bottom: Force: 60g Operating | 67g Bottom: Manufacturer: Gateron: Mount: PCB Tactile Force. These switches are very smooth and provide a nice sound with a little crunch on the spring. Any "What keyboard/switch should I buy?" REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 1496 on r2-app-01ada7f9d73b3b25f at 2020-12-27 02:32:56.587024+00:00 running 6abf2be country code: US. GK61 has optical switches which are different from normal mechanical switches. The travel distance is 4 mm with an actuation force that changes based on each specific switch. The Gateron Red Switches one-up the Yellow switches with an even smoother click. The spring inside is coated black, which helps reduce spring noise. Winner: Gateron; The actuation force for both switches is similar along some lines, but the Gateron stands out with the lowest actuation force many gamers and typists will appreciate. The Yellows have a shorter (3.4 mm vs 4.0 mm) actuation distance than the Blacks. Leopold FC980C. ?/60g Bottoming out force: 67g Thanks to the Keyboard community on Youtube for all the guides. Actuation Distance (mm): 2.2. Key Travel Distance ⦠Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. The Halo True switches on our unit have a short pre-travel distance that should be responsive enough for gaming. Deskripsi Gateron Silet Switch (Red/Brown/Clear/Yellow) - Yellow. With this one, I would like the optical yellows, not the regular ones from novelkeys. Actuation Force (g): 35. As far as I know, the Blacks have a heavier bottom out than the Yellows, but the same actuation force. 3. Thanks in advance ð, [â]AutoModeratorWatchingYourEveryMove[M] 0 points1 point2 points 5 months ago (0 children). Activation Point It is the point where a keypress is recognized by the keyboard. Switches from Logitech G provide outstanding gaming ⦠New build and new theme. 4.0 mm. For Gateron, this rate is 35g for one of its linear switches. 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