Glorious Gateron, Linear Silent - Brown Switches

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Gateron low profile switches have a completely different design than a normal switch. Gateron low-profile switches have a different shaped stem and a much short actuation and travel distance.

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 Gateron Brown switches have an actuation of 45g which means the keypress is light, and you don’t have to worry about fingers getting fatigued during your keypress. On the upside, since there are less parts touching, they have a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes making them durable and long-lasting. Kailh Box Brown Type: Tactile There are a ton of different brown switch options out there. Let’s take a look at the most popular ones and talk about the specifications and benefits of each switch. Cherry MX Brown Type: Tactile The smoky housing is what gives the Ink’s their name, both the lower and upper housing are the same colors depending on what type of switch you use.

The only switch that differs slightly is the Gateron Clear switch which is totally different from the Cherry MX Clear. Instead of being a heavy tactile, the Gateron Clear is a super-light linear switch. Gateron Optical Brown switches are interesting because they acutate via a combination of mechanical movement and light. The plastic is different for the Inks although Gateron will not release the specifics. We can tell by the feel that the plastic most likely has a lower coefficient of friction due to the increased smoothness of the keystroke. Brown switches only produce a moderate amount of noise so they can be a good option for the office and you won’t have to worry too much about how loud the keyboard is.

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) Overall, 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 Outemu switches aren’t too bad for the price, they just tend to rattle a bit when typing. But if you’re trying to save money, you can’t complain too much about the performance of the switch. The extra durability of Cherry MX switches is nice, but if you’re looking for the best feel and sound, you can’t beat Gateron linear switches. 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.Brown switches are named that way because the color of the stem is brown. The stem is the section of the switch that moves up and down on each keystroke. Best Use For Brown Switches

It’s lighter than the competition too, with a peak tactile force of just 48g, closely matching the Cherry equivalent by only 3g according to HaaTa’s force curves. It’s fairly comparable to the Cherry MX Brown in this regard, which I personally dislike; it’s too light for my taste. Sound: 5/10 We require all brands to provide us with proof of any certifications they say they have. The onus is still on them of course. If a manufacturer cannot produce for example their RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) when they are supposed to be able to, we will not work with them. While we do not know of all licenses, permits, and certifications, we try our best to keep an eye out. The SwitchCaptain Authentication program includes a holographic seal on every item we sell, each seal has a unique code that lets you verify your product came from the original brand. The main lineup is based on the Cherry MX switches, while the rest are more adventurous and interesting. Gateron has designed several additional switches such as their own silent switches, milk switches, ink switches, and low-profile switches. We’ll explain the differences below. The Main Line-Up COLOR 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?https://youtu.be/Kov1CTx3Sr4 Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Keychron K2 Red vs Brown Gateron Switches (https://youtu.be/Kov1CTx3Sr4) The feel of the Gateron Brown switches is similar to Cherry MX Browns but they just aren’t as durable. Gateron Optical Brown Type: Tactile 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. 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. Optical switches have a different feel than mechanical and for that reason they can feel strange to use. They tend to feel a bit hollow and fake.