Glorious Gateron, Linear Silent - Brown Switches

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https://youtu.be/Xq3mtW3B5F0 Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Anne Pro 2 Gateron Brown Review – Best 60% Mechanical Keyboard! (https://youtu.be/Xq3mtW3B5F0) Gateron Ink switches are a bit different from the normal Gateron switch, they are what we would consider Gateron’s “premium switch” due to the higher price point. Brown switches are tactile. They have a slight bump on each keystroke which makes them excellent for typing and programming but they are not the best for gaming. Brown switches produce a moderate amount of noise. https://youtu.be/Kov1CTx3Sr4 Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Keychron K2 Red vs Brown Gateron Switches (https://youtu.be/Kov1CTx3Sr4)

While being Cherry MX clones, Gateron’s main switch lineup does differ slightly from Cherry MX. Gateron switches are typically smoother due to a slightly smaller stem which can make using a Gateron linear switch much more enjoyable than a Cherry MX one. The design of the brown switch makes it excellent for beginners, but people who have used brown switches for a while might find them a tad dull and boring. Are Brown Switches Good For Gaming? It makes for a decent gaming switch, as its essentially not even tactile, so you’ll barely even feel them when dominating the enemy team. I bet with the right amount of lube; you can make them even less tactile! I didn’t do that of, course, but I can see it being a fun experiment. Final Score = 26/50 (52%) This makes optical switches a really good option for gaming because the faster actuation can help boost your competitive level. Those extra milliseconds can make a difference in a game where you need to have a really fast reaction time. Gateron switches are a clone switch, but they are considered mid-tier. They aren’t the cheapest but are still a fraction of the price of Cherry MX.

The normal switch housing directs RGB lighting directly into your eyes, while the milk switches give it a less intense feel. The overall sound and feel of Milk switches are the same except the color of the housing is different. Gateron Ink Switches COLOR Brown switches are excellent for programming. The tactile bump helps limit mistakes which can increase the speed at which you enter data. Travel Distance – the travel distance of a switch is the distance from the top of the key (un-pressed) to the bottom of the key (when pressed all the way down.) The point at which the switch is fully bottomed out is the end of the travel distance. It is also measured in millimeters (mm). When gaming, you want a switch that is light and fast actuating. For that reason, linear switches, such as a red switchare preferred.

Operating Force – this refers to the force required to make the key press down and register the keystroke to the computer. I.e.: how hard you must press the key. This measurement of (cN) refers to centinewtons. The bump also prevents you from bottoming-out, which happens when you press the key too hard and slam it down into the keyboard. Bottoming-out is common for those who are new to mechanical switches and choose a switch such as a red option. Activation Point – this indicates at which point the switch is pressed down hard enough to translate information from keyboard to computer. Most switches will have an actuation point of around 2mm unless the switch is low-profile, in which case the activation point is shorter. This pressure point is measured in millimeters (mm). Gateron is known for their super smooth linear switches, but their tactile Brown switches aren’t too bad either. We’ve tested out hundreds of switches, so we’ll also give you our thoughts on each style of Gateron switch to help you give an idea of how they feel and sound (along with our opinions). Gateron Switches: A Deeper LookOverall, the ink switches are a great way to get a different colored housing and a super smooth keystroke if you’re willing to pay the premium. Gateron Low-Profile Switches COLOR One of our favorite keyboards out-fitted with Gateron low-profile switches is the Keychron K1v4. Which Gateron Switch is the Best? Others use low-profile switches purely for gaming purposes because of the lower actuation distance, but based on a test that I did, I found no improvement when using a shorter actuation distance for gaming.

Note: Because of different batches, all Cap Milky-Yellow (35 pcs), Cap Milky-Brown (35 pcs), Cap Golden-Brown (35 pcs), Cap Golden-Yellow (35 pcs) are available in the 3-Pinversion and the 5-Pin version. We will random delivery. The Gateron specialty switches are where things get especially interesting. The different housing designs of the Milk and Ink switches really bring a unique design to the playing field and allows Gateron to show everybody they are more than just a Cherry MX clone company. But if you want a stable switch with minimal wobble, this can be a great option. Outemu Brown Type: Tactile The way the switch is held together is also a bit strange. Instead of four clips holding the upper and lower housing together, it has two large clips. This makes it difficult to open them up if you want to lubricate the switches or install switch film.

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. Some keyboard users are not a fan of silent switches due to the rubbery feel when logging a keystroke and the fact that the sound is muted, while others really enjoy this aspect of the switch. It’s nothing special. In fact, it’s very average. Though, I’m glad Gateron was able to refine the switch to the point where I don’t notice any spring ping. That’s a positive, to say the least. Typing Performance: 5/10 The tactile bump on the brown switch can be distracting if you are attempting to press as many keys as possible in a short period of time (AKA button-mashing). The brown switch can limit the accuracy of your keystrokes.