Gateron MX switches
Gateron MX switches are mechanical keyboard switches made by Gateron. Specifically, they started as clones of Cherry MX switches, with the range extending to include various novel variations. See also Kailh switches.
Switches
| Name | Type | Feature | Operating force | Pre travel | Total travel | PCB mount | Factory pre-lubed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil King | Linear | - | 55 gf | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 5 pin | Yes |
| Ink V2 Red | Linear | - | 45 gf | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 5 pin | Yes |
| Ink V2 Blue | Clicky | - | 75 gf | 2.3 mm | 4.0 mm | 5 pin | No |
| Ink V2 Black | Linear | - | 60 gf | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 5 pin | Yes |
| Ink V2 Yellow | Linear | - | 60 gf | 1.2 mm | 3.4 mm | 5 pin | Yes |
| Ink V2 Black Silent | Linear | Quiet | 60 gf | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 5 pin | No |
| Zero Degree | Linear | Quiet | 45 gf | 1.8 mm | 3.6 mm | 5 pin | Yes |
The Oil King in particular is an especially smooth switch.
Clones: 100 Series (Behringer) | 900 Series (Behringer) | 900 Series (Synth-Werk) | Beige box | Concussor | DOS | DrumStation | Gateron MX switches | Gobricks | HD6303X | K-2 | Keychron switches | Lego clone | MS-1 | MS-5 | Model D | RD-6 | RE-808 | Solina String Ensemble | Soviet ZX Spectrum clones | Sweet Sixteen | TMP80C49P | μPD780 | μPD8048 | μPD8049 | μPD8080 | μPD70216 | VC340
Switches: Cherry MX switches | Gateron MX switches | Keychron switches
