Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear Switches
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 5-Pin |
Factory Lubed |
 Linear |
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Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear Switches
Unlock exceptional performance and smoothness with the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear Switches, a top choice for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, gamers, and typists seeking precision and comfort. These switches are engineered to provide a seamless, smooth keystroke with no tactile bumps or audible clicks, making them ideal for users who prefer a quieter, more linear typing experience. With a 50g actuation force, they strike the perfect balance between lightness and control, ensuring effortless key presses during long typing or gaming sessions.
The Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear Switches feature factory lubrication, enhancing their smoothness and reducing friction between moving parts. This factory-lubed design ensures a refined feel from the moment you install them, giving you an optimal, consistent experience. In addition, the 5-pin design ensures a stable, secure fit with a wide variety of compatible mechanical keyboards, including popular models from brands like Keychron, Ducky, Corsair, and Razer. These switches are also fully compatible with boards that support Cherry MX-style switches.
What sets the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear Switches apart from others is their durability, smooth actuation, and affordable price point, all while maintaining a high level of performance. Many users choose Gateron switches over other brands like Cherry MX or Tealios due to their excellent value, consistent quality, and smoothness right out of the box. Whether you're upgrading an existing keyboard or building a custom one, these switches deliver a premium experience without the premium price tag.
One thing to be clear about: the milky housing is translucent, not transparent. It diffuses your keyboard's backlighting into a soft, even glow rather than letting it shine brightly through, so if maximum RGB punch is what you are after, a clear-housing switch will out-shine these. Whether you're playing fast-paced games, typing long documents, or just customising your perfect keyboard, the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear Switches provide the performance, style, and affordability you need to enhance your typing or gaming experience.
| Switch Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Fitment | 5-Pin |
| Actuation Force | 50g |
| Pre-Travel | 2mm |
| Total Travel | 4mm |
| Factory Lubed | Yes |
| Stem Material | POM |
Compare with similar linear switches
| Switch | Pins | Actuation | Travel | Factory lubed | Price each |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear Switches This switch | 5-Pin | 50g | 4mm | Yes | from €0,27 |
| Gateron Oil King Linear Switch | 5-Pin | 55g | 4mm | Yes | from €1,95 |
| Outemu Silent Peach Linear Switches | 5-Pin | 40g | 3.3mm | Yes | from €0,40 |
| Cherry MX Red SMD Linear Switches | 3-Pin | 45g | 4mm | No | from €0,78 |
| Gateron G Pro 3.0 Red Linear Switches | 3-Pin | 45g | 4mm | Yes | from €0,40 |
In-stock linear switches that fit the same kind of board, closest match first. Price each is the lowest per-switch price across the pack sizes in stock.
What Linear means
Linear mechanical switches provide a smooth and consistent keystroke without tactile feedback or audible clicks. Ideal for fast typists and gamers, they offer quick and quiet keypresses for a seamless typing experience.
The graph shows the typical shape of how a linear switch feels through its travel, not measurements for this exact switch.
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About 5-Pin switches
5-Pin switches add two extra plastic legs for increased stability, making them ideal for PCB-mounted keyboards without a metal plate. They reduce wobbling and provide a firmer typing experience but may need pin trimming for 3-Pin-compatible boards.
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Video: Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro Switch Sound Test
Creator: LumeKeebs
This sound test was recorded and published by LumeKeebs. We do not own this recording and claim no rights over it — full credit goes to the creator. It plays here through YouTube's own player so you can hear the switch before buying, and so the creator receives the view.
Bear in mind a sound test always reflects the keyboard, keycaps and mods it was recorded on, so the same switch can sound different in your own build.
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About The Gateron Brand
Gateron: Precision and Smoothness in Mechanical Keyboard Switches
Gateron switches are renowned for their smooth keystrokes and exceptional performance, making them a top choice for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. With options like Gateron Red, Blue, and Brown switches, they offer a range of tactile and linear experiences. Perfect for gaming, typing, and custom keyboard builds, Gateron delivers quality and affordability.
