[IC] Gateron Switches

[ideus]

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

[hwood34]

This slowly turns into a Switch + basic switch modding bundle GB if we keep trying to add stuff

I doubt springs will happen though. Sprit's GB just ended recently.

My vote is to keep this simple and offer only switches. If you want lube/springs/tops/whatever there are enough places around that sell that stuff. From the sounds of it, lube really isnt even worthwhile on gatorades.

While I agree that we should keep this simple, lubed Gateron linears is finger sex

[Lastpilot]

Bring on the gatorade. So glad I don't have to buy more k65's to get clear switch housings lololol.

[Zeal]

This slowly turns into a Switch + basic switch modding bundle GB if we keep trying to add stuff

I doubt springs will happen though. Sprit's GB just ended recently.

My vote is to keep this simple and offer only switches. If you want lube/springs/tops/whatever there are enough places around that sell that stuff. From the sounds of it, lube really isnt even worthwhile on gatorades.

While I agree that we should keep this simple, lubed Gateron linears is finger sex

Can confirm. Lubed linear Gaterons are sex for your fingertips.

[Fnzzy]

This slowly turns into a Switch + basic switch modding bundle GB if we keep trying to add stuff

I doubt springs will happen though. Sprit's GB just ended recently.

My vote is to keep this simple and offer only switches. If you want lube/springs/tops/whatever there are enough places around that sell that stuff. From the sounds of it, lube really isnt even worthwhile on gatorades.

While I agree that we should keep this simple, lubed Gateron linears is finger sex

Can confirm. Lubed linear Gaterons are sex for your fingertips.

brb getting thin formular off techkeys.

[monotagary]

This slowly turns into a Switch + basic switch modding bundle GB if we keep trying to add stuff

I doubt springs will happen though. Sprit's GB just ended recently.

My vote is to keep this simple and offer only switches. If you want lube/springs/tops/whatever there are enough places around that sell that stuff. From the sounds of it, lube really isnt even worthwhile on gatorades.

While I agree that we should keep this simple, lubed Gateron linears is finger sex

This slowly turns into a Switch + basic switch modding bundle GB if we keep trying to add stuff

I doubt springs will happen though. Sprit's GB just ended recently.

My vote is to keep this simple and offer only switches. If you want lube/springs/tops/whatever there are enough places around that sell that stuff. From the sounds of it, lube really isnt even worthwhile on gatorades.

While I agree that we should keep this simple, lubed Gateron linears is finger sex

I need finger sex pls. Gatorade keeps enticing me.

[Zeal]

Soon.

[swill]

This slowly turns into a Switch + basic switch modding bundle GB if we keep trying to add stuff

I doubt springs will happen though. Sprit's GB just ended recently.

My vote is to keep this simple and offer only switches. If you want lube/springs/tops/whatever there are enough places around that sell that stuff. From the sounds of it, lube really isnt even worthwhile on gatorades.

I agree with this. Based on the numbers it is looking like this will fetch, he is going to have a hard enough time just getting everything sorted and shipped. Don't complicate his life with things we can easily get elsewhere (unless of course he can get a great deal and is up for the huge amount of additional work).

[swill]

Soon.

I have not been following this as closely as I should. Is there an estimated timeline for this of any kind?

[ideus]

Soon.

I have not been following this as closely as I should. Is there an estimated timeline for this of any kind?

I do not think so. When it turns into a GB it should have some dead lines.

[swill]

Soon.

I have not been following this as closely as I should. Is there an estimated timeline for this of any kind?

I do not think so. When it turns into a GB it should have some dead lines.

Cool thanks. I have not been nearly as active recently due to craziness in RL, so I am trying to get a quick feel for were all the things I am interested in are.

[phishy]

I'd be in for 100 clear and 100 brown.

[Ngt]

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.





Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

[hwood34]

Soon.

I have not been following this as closely as I should. Is there an estimated timeline for this of any kind?

I do not think so. When it turns into a GB it should have some dead lines.

The only thing that's stopping this thing from starting is sourcing the switches. The vendor route isn't looking promising, so we're again pursuing the Gateron route.

[swill]

Soon.

I have not been following this as closely as I should. Is there an estimated timeline for this of any kind?

I do not think so. When it turns into a GB it should have some dead lines.

The only thing that's stopping this thing from starting is sourcing the switches. The vendor route isn't looking promising, so we're again pursuing the Gateron route.

Cool.  Thanks for the update. 

[monotagary]

Soon.

I have not been following this as closely as I should. Is there an estimated timeline for this of any kind?

I do not think so. When it turns into a GB it should have some dead lines.

The only thing that's stopping this thing from starting is sourcing the switches. The vendor route isn't looking promising, so we're again pursuing the Gateron route.

In hwood we trust. Lead us unto the promised Gatorade lands.  )

[greath]

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.

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Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

I'd love to hear your opinion on how the browns feel. Tacticle bump and smoothness vs MX Browns/MX Clears.

[Ngt]

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.

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Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

I'd love to hear your opinion on how the browns feel. Tacticle bump and smoothness vs MX Browns/MX Clears.

Alright. I won't do it tonight but I'll see what I can do tomorrow. Azhdar will come to my place tomorrow. I'll ask his point of view as well so you get more feedbacks. ;)

[Vintage]

I am very interested to hear your impressions of the Gaterons as well. Kinda wishing I jumped on that massdrop buy now that this buy may happen.

[hwood34]

Prepare for a big update coming the 21st

[Willyc277]

Prepare for a big update coming the 21st

 

[monotagary]

Prepare for a big update coming the 21st

Gatorade God. 

[ImBZppl]

Prepare for a big update coming the 21st

sweet. I will probably get a little more than that I stated I was interested in. I hope that is okay.

[ccc24]

seems the owner of this website uniquekeyboard.com was able to get a source for gaterons switches and plans on selling boards with gaterons and cherries. Maybe someone can get a hold of him and see who is source is? And here is a blog post of him talking about it http://blog.uniquekeyboard.com/

I know there's an update coming but maybe this could be backup.

[rand77]

Prepare for a big update coming the 21st

Looking forward to it!

[greath]

Alright. I won't do it tonight but I'll see what I can do tomorrow. Azhdar will come to my place tomorrow. I'll ask his point of view as well so you get more feedbacks.

Prepare for a big update coming the 21st

[hwood34]

So regarding the 21st update, the original big announcement has been changed to "variable." But as compensation, whether the big one comes sooner or later, there will still be a nice little surprise on the 21st/22nd

[CPTBadAss]

Less hype, more Gatorade.

[billnye]

So regarding the 21st update, the original big announcement has been changed to "variable." But as compensation, whether the big one comes sooner or later, there will still be a nice little surprise on the 21st/22nd

[hwood34]

Less hype, more Gatorade.

I'm trying mang

[Ngt]

I am very interested to hear your impressions of the Gaterons as well. Kinda wishing I jumped on that massdrop buy now that this buy may happen.

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.

Show Image

Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

I'd love to hear your opinion on how the browns feel. Tacticle bump and smoothness vs MX Browns/MX Clears.

Alright so Azhdar and I tried those little gaterons a bit side by side with their counterparts. We didn't have any MX clear so we cannot compare to them directly unfortunately. I don't have any nickel so I can't do the strength test sorry.


Regarding the gateron linears switches:

• MX Black vs Gateron Black: The gateron black felt definitely smoother than the MX black. On the MX black I have on the tester you can feel the plastic friction which makes them not as smooth as we would like to. I have a worn out black (or vintage) that Azhdar gave me so I put on the switch tester to compare them side by side. I'd say they are quite equivalent. I'm not sure that I have try real vintage black so I can't talk about it. I think if you lube the gateron it can indeed be really nice. I don't have any lube on hand atm, it should arrive next week. I can't tell you right now how it feels. In terms of strength the gateron felt lighter than the MX Black Azhdar gave me but compared to the stock MX Black it is hard to know.
• MX Red vs Gateron Red: The gateron is smoother than the stock MX. But I can still feel some friction but they are quieter. I feel that the Gateron is a bit lighter than the MX counterpart.
• The Clear Gateron: Damn 30g is definitely way too light for me. I want to press it but you already are bottoming out. I guess some people might like it. It is smoother than a MX red but I can still feel some friction.

As a conclusion to the linear gateron I'd say that I'm thinking of registering in the IC for 100 blacks. However no matter if it is MX or Gateron, I think they need some lube.

Regarding the tactile switches:

• MX Brown vs Gateron Brown: as the other comparison I made about gateron vs MX, it seems that the gateron has a bit more smoothness in them. This the time where I wish I had some clears on hand so I could compare with the Brown. I don't remember them. I tried clears a long time ago and my taste in keyboard wasn't so developed (it was new to me). I think I might like them again but I'm not sure. I feel that their tactility is about the same between this two browns and it is inferior to my Topre board. If I had to take an equivalent in MX for Topre, it wouldn't be Browns for sure.
• MX Blue vs Gateron Blue: on this one I'd say Gateron blue > MX Blue. The tactile point seems snappier, deeper or more pronounced. The noise is different. I don't have any proper recording settings so I don't think it could be valuable for you guys but if someone is still interested I could try to register something.

Well I think that's all I have to say. Please keep in mind that it is only my point of view. I might have described it wrong, or not good enough. I don't know if my insights will help you guys but at least I tried. It was my first time doing such a thing as well, so bear with me but it was fun nonetheless.

[greath]

I am very interested to hear your impressions of the Gaterons as well. Kinda wishing I jumped on that massdrop buy now that this buy may happen.

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.

Show Image

Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

I'd love to hear your opinion on how the browns feel. Tacticle bump and smoothness vs MX Browns/MX Clears.

Alright so Azhdar and I tried those little gaterons a bit side by side with their counterparts. We didn't have any MX clear so we cannot compare to them directly unfortunately. I don't have any nickel so I can't do the strength test sorry.


Regarding the gateron linears switches:

• MX Black vs Gateron Black: The gateron black felt definitely smoother than the MX black. On the MX black I have on the tester you can feel the plastic friction which makes them not as smooth as we would like to. I have a worn out black (or vintage) that Azhdar gave me so I put on the switch tester to compare them side by side. I'd say they are quite equivalent. I'm not sure that I have try real vintage black so I can't talk about it. I think if you lube the gateron it can indeed be really nice. I don't have any lube on hand atm, it should arrive next week. I can't tell you right now how it feels. In terms of strength the gateron felt lighter than the MX Black Azhdar gave me but compared to the stock MX Black it is hard to know.
• MX Red vs Gateron Red: The gateron is smoother than the stock MX. But I can still feel some friction but they are quieter. I feel that the Gateron is a bit lighter than the MX counterpart.
• The Clear Gateron: Damn 30g is definitely way too light for me. I want to press it but you already are bottoming out. I guess some people might like it. It is smoother than a MX red but I can still feel some friction.

As a conclusion to the linear gateron I'd say that I'm thinking of registering in the IC for 100 blacks. However no matter if it is MX or Gateron, I think they need some lube.

Regarding the tactile switches:

• MX Brown vs Gateron Brown: as the other comparison I made about gateron vs MX, it seems that the gateron has a bit more smoothness in them. This the time where I wish I had some clears on hand so I could compare with the Brown. I don't remember them. I tried clears a long time ago and my taste in keyboard wasn't so developed (it was new to me). I think I might like them again but I'm not sure. I feel that their tactility is about the same between this two browns and it is inferior to my Topre board. If I had to take an equivalent in MX for Topre, it wouldn't be Browns for sure.
• MX Blue vs Gateron Blue: on this one I'd say Gateron blue > MX Blue. The tactile point seems snappier, deeper or more pronounced. The noise is different. I don't have any proper recording settings so I don't think it could be valuable for you guys but if someone is still interested I could try to register something.

Well I think that's all I have to say. Please keep in mind that it is only my point of view. I might have described it wrong, or not good enough. I don't know if my insights will help you guys but at least I tried. It was my first time doing such a thing as well, so bear with me but it was fun nonetheless.

Thanks for the write up! :)

I've had MX Browns feel a bit sandy to me. Do the gateron browns feel smoother than mx browns to you or about the same?

[whentheclouds]

nvm got it on 2nd reread. awesome writeup!

[Ngt]

I am very interested to hear your impressions of the Gaterons as well. Kinda wishing I jumped on that massdrop buy now that this buy may happen.

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.

Show Image

Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

I'd love to hear your opinion on how the browns feel. Tacticle bump and smoothness vs MX Browns/MX Clears.

Alright so Azhdar and I tried those little gaterons a bit side by side with their counterparts. We didn't have any MX clear so we cannot compare to them directly unfortunately. I don't have any nickel so I can't do the strength test sorry.


Regarding the gateron linears switches:

• MX Black vs Gateron Black: The gateron black felt definitely smoother than the MX black. On the MX black I have on the tester you can feel the plastic friction which makes them not as smooth as we would like to. I have a worn out black (or vintage) that Azhdar gave me so I put on the switch tester to compare them side by side. I'd say they are quite equivalent. I'm not sure that I have try real vintage black so I can't talk about it. I think if you lube the gateron it can indeed be really nice. I don't have any lube on hand atm, it should arrive next week. I can't tell you right now how it feels. In terms of strength the gateron felt lighter than the MX Black Azhdar gave me but compared to the stock MX Black it is hard to know.
• MX Red vs Gateron Red: The gateron is smoother than the stock MX. But I can still feel some friction but they are quieter. I feel that the Gateron is a bit lighter than the MX counterpart.
• The Clear Gateron: Damn 30g is definitely way too light for me. I want to press it but you already are bottoming out. I guess some people might like it. It is smoother than a MX red but I can still feel some friction.

As a conclusion to the linear gateron I'd say that I'm thinking of registering in the IC for 100 blacks. However no matter if it is MX or Gateron, I think they need some lube.

Regarding the tactile switches:

• MX Brown vs Gateron Brown: as the other comparison I made about gateron vs MX, it seems that the gateron has a bit more smoothness in them. This the time where I wish I had some clears on hand so I could compare with the Brown. I don't remember them. I tried clears a long time ago and my taste in keyboard wasn't so developed (it was new to me). I think I might like them again but I'm not sure. I feel that their tactility is about the same between this two browns and it is inferior to my Topre board. If I had to take an equivalent in MX for Topre, it wouldn't be Browns for sure.
• MX Blue vs Gateron Blue: on this one I'd say Gateron blue > MX Blue. The tactile point seems snappier, deeper or more pronounced. The noise is different. I don't have any proper recording settings so I don't think it could be valuable for you guys but if someone is still interested I could try to register something.

Well I think that's all I have to say. Please keep in mind that it is only my point of view. I might have described it wrong, or not good enough. I don't know if my insights will help you guys but at least I tried. It was my first time doing such a thing as well, so bear with me but it was fun nonetheless.

Thanks for the write up! :)

I've had MX Browns feel a bit sandy to me. Do the gateron browns feel smoother than mx browns to you or about the same?

I'd say they feel smoother, just a bit but they have the same weird tactility.

[Ngt]

submitted for 100 blacks.

[hwood34]

I am very interested to hear your impressions of the Gaterons as well. Kinda wishing I jumped on that massdrop buy now that this buy may happen.

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.

Show Image

Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

I'd love to hear your opinion on how the browns feel. Tacticle bump and smoothness vs MX Browns/MX Clears.

Alright so Azhdar and I tried those little gaterons a bit side by side with their counterparts. We didn't have any MX clear so we cannot compare to them directly unfortunately. I don't have any nickel so I can't do the strength test sorry.


Regarding the gateron linears switches:

• MX Black vs Gateron Black: The gateron black felt definitely smoother than the MX black. On the MX black I have on the tester you can feel the plastic friction which makes them not as smooth as we would like to. I have a worn out black (or vintage) that Azhdar gave me so I put on the switch tester to compare them side by side. I'd say they are quite equivalent. I'm not sure that I have try real vintage black so I can't talk about it. I think if you lube the gateron it can indeed be really nice. I don't have any lube on hand atm, it should arrive next week. I can't tell you right now how it feels. In terms of strength the gateron felt lighter than the MX Black Azhdar gave me but compared to the stock MX Black it is hard to know.
• MX Red vs Gateron Red: The gateron is smoother than the stock MX. But I can still feel some friction but they are quieter. I feel that the Gateron is a bit lighter than the MX counterpart.
• The Clear Gateron: Damn 30g is definitely way too light for me. I want to press it but you already are bottoming out. I guess some people might like it. It is smoother than a MX red but I can still feel some friction.

As a conclusion to the linear gateron I'd say that I'm thinking of registering in the IC for 100 blacks. However no matter if it is MX or Gateron, I think they need some lube.

Regarding the tactile switches:

• MX Brown vs Gateron Brown: as the other comparison I made about gateron vs MX, it seems that the gateron has a bit more smoothness in them. This the time where I wish I had some clears on hand so I could compare with the Brown. I don't remember them. I tried clears a long time ago and my taste in keyboard wasn't so developed (it was new to me). I think I might like them again but I'm not sure. I feel that their tactility is about the same between this two browns and it is inferior to my Topre board. If I had to take an equivalent in MX for Topre, it wouldn't be Browns for sure.
• MX Blue vs Gateron Blue: on this one I'd say Gateron blue > MX Blue. The tactile point seems snappier, deeper or more pronounced. The noise is different. I don't have any proper recording settings so I don't think it could be valuable for you guys but if someone is still interested I could try to register something.

Well I think that's all I have to say. Please keep in mind that it is only my point of view. I might have described it wrong, or not good enough. I don't know if my insights will help you guys but at least I tried. It was my first time doing such a thing as well, so bear with me but it was fun nonetheless.

Thanks for the write up :thumb:

I'll have to link that one with the others in the OP

[Fnzzy]

Damn, now I wish I could affort 1000 of each Gateron switches so I never run out Unfortunately I can't do that, but depending on the final price I may buy more than I originally intended.

[azhdar]

My impressions on Gaterons:
Blacks: feel fantastic stock, slightly lighter than mx black and way smoother, with spring+lube should feel amazing.
Browns : Hardly better than mx poop, I'd say tactility is about the same but I didn't feel the "sandy/scratchy" feeling you get around activation point on mx brown so not sure is better.
Clears: Way too light, they felt even smotther than black but I couldn't tell if it was due to their spring weight or if they are different.
Reds&Blues: I had very few interest in those and they felt almost similar to Cherries.

I really hope that we can take Zeal Seal of approval about the quality of those seriously, because those Gateron linears are really dope.

[Zeal]

My impressions on Gaterons:
Blacks: feel fantastic stock, slightly lighter than mx black and way smoother, with spring+lube should feel amazing.
Browns : Hardly better than mx poop, I'd say tactility is about the same but I didn't feel the "sandy/scratchy" feeling you get around activation point on mx brown so not sure is better.
Clears: Way too light, they felt even smotther than black but I couldn't tell if it was due to their spring weight or if they are different.
Reds&Blues: I had very few interest in those and they felt almost similar to Cherries.

I really hope that we can take Zeal Seal of approval about the quality of those seriously, because those Gateron linears are really dope.

My board is still typing perfectly fine so far. )

I should have a small batch of Gateron clears available next week for those that want to jump on the train early...

[elton5354]

My impressions on Gaterons:
Blacks: feel fantastic stock, slightly lighter than mx black and way smoother, with spring+lube should feel amazing.
Browns : Hardly better than mx poop, I'd say tactility is about the same but I didn't feel the "sandy/scratchy" feeling you get around activation point on mx brown so not sure is better.
Clears: Way too light, they felt even smotther than black but I couldn't tell if it was due to their spring weight or if they are different.
Reds&Blues: I had very few interest in those and they felt almost similar to Cherries.

I really hope that we can take Zeal Seal of approval about the quality of those seriously, because those Gateron linears are really dope.

My board is still typing perfectly fine so far. )

I should have a small batch of Gateron clears available next week for those that want to jump on the train early...

Get some Blues !

[strict]

My impressions on Gaterons:
Blacks: feel fantastic stock, slightly lighter than mx black and way smoother, with spring+lube should feel amazing.
Browns : Hardly better than mx poop, I'd say tactility is about the same but I didn't feel the "sandy/scratchy" feeling you get around activation point on mx brown so not sure is better.
Clears: Way too light, they felt even smotther than black but I couldn't tell if it was due to their spring weight or if they are different.
Reds&Blues: I had very few interest in those and they felt almost similar to Cherries.

I really hope that we can take Zeal Seal of approval about the quality of those seriously, because those Gateron linears are really dope.

My board is still typing perfectly fine so far. )

I should have a small batch of Gateron clears available next week for those that want to jump on the train early...

Dibs on 90-100 of them please 

[Zeal]

My impressions on Gaterons:
Blacks: feel fantastic stock, slightly lighter than mx black and way smoother, with spring+lube should feel amazing.
Browns : Hardly better than mx poop, I'd say tactility is about the same but I didn't feel the "sandy/scratchy" feeling you get around activation point on mx brown so not sure is better.
Clears: Way too light, they felt even smotther than black but I couldn't tell if it was due to their spring weight or if they are different.
Reds&Blues: I had very few interest in those and they felt almost similar to Cherries.

I really hope that we can take Zeal Seal of approval about the quality of those seriously, because those Gateron linears are really dope.

My board is still typing perfectly fine so far. )

I should have a small batch of Gateron clears available next week for those that want to jump on the train early...

Get some Blues !

I read in the Octagon thread you're short on some MX Blues. I've got about 30 super clicky PCB mount blues left. (not the dampened type like some batches).


@Strict
Stay tuned. I'll prob announce when they'll be "out for delivery" in my vendor forum. Then it's first come first serve once I post the link to buy

[Ngt]

updated my post to mention that I compared the gateron black to worn out mx black but not vintage.

I am very interested to hear your impressions of the Gaterons as well. Kinda wishing I jumped on that massdrop buy now that this buy may happen.

I just received my Varmilo switch tester.

Show Image

Does anyone have questions about difference between the MX and their Gateron counterpart? It has Gateron switches (Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Clear [35 g]) and Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black. It comes with thick PBT caps.

However this is a mistake as it was supposed to have these Cherry MX: Linear Grey, Tactile Grey, Milk , Green.

I'd love to hear your opinion on how the browns feel. Tacticle bump and smoothness vs MX Browns/MX Clears.

Alright so Azhdar and I tried those little gaterons a bit side by side with their counterparts. We didn't have any MX clear so we cannot compare to them directly unfortunately. I don't have any nickel so I can't do the strength test sorry.


Regarding the gateron linears switches:

• MX Black vs Gateron Black: The gateron black felt definitely smoother than the MX black. On the MX black I have on the tester you can feel the plastic friction which makes them not as smooth as we would like to. I have a worn out black (or vintage) that Azhdar gave me so I put on the switch tester to compare them side by side. I'd say they are quite equivalent. I'm not sure that I have try real vintage black so I can't talk about it. I think if you lube the gateron it can indeed be really nice. I don't have any lube on hand atm, it should arrive next week. I can't tell you right now how it feels. In terms of strength the gateron felt lighter than the MX Black Azhdar gave me but compared to the stock MX Black it is hard to know.
• MX Red vs Gateron Red: The gateron is smoother than the stock MX. But I can still feel some friction but they are quieter. I feel that the Gateron is a bit lighter than the MX counterpart.
• The Clear Gateron: Damn 30g is definitely way too light for me. I want to press it but you already are bottoming out. I guess some people might like it. It is smoother than a MX red but I can still feel some friction.

As a conclusion to the linear gateron I'd say that I'm thinking of registering in the IC for 100 blacks. However no matter if it is MX or Gateron, I think they need some lube.

Regarding the tactile switches:

• MX Brown vs Gateron Brown: as the other comparison I made about gateron vs MX, it seems that the gateron has a bit more smoothness in them. This the time where I wish I had some clears on hand so I could compare with the Brown. I don't remember them. I tried clears a long time ago and my taste in keyboard wasn't so developed (it was new to me). I think I might like them again but I'm not sure. I feel that their tactility is about the same between this two browns and it is inferior to my Topre board. If I had to take an equivalent in MX for Topre, it wouldn't be Browns for sure.
• MX Blue vs Gateron Blue: on this one I'd say Gateron blue > MX Blue. The tactile point seems snappier, deeper or more pronounced. The noise is different. I don't have any proper recording settings so I don't think it could be valuable for you guys but if someone is still interested I could try to register something.

Well I think that's all I have to say. Please keep in mind that it is only my point of view. I might have described it wrong, or not good enough. I don't know if my insights will help you guys but at least I tried. It was my first time doing such a thing as well, so bear with me but it was fun nonetheless.

Thanks for the write up :thumb:

I'll have to link that one with the others in the OP

No problem. Since I dreamed of you and other geekhacks the other night, I had to do it (it was SFW I assure you haha). And I promised to some people in this thread too. 

[monotagary]

My impressions on Gaterons:
Blacks: feel fantastic stock, slightly lighter than mx black and way smoother, with spring+lube should feel amazing.
Browns : Hardly better than mx poop, I'd say tactility is about the same but I didn't feel the "sandy/scratchy" feeling you get around activation point on mx brown so not sure is better.
Clears: Way too light, they felt even smotther than black but I couldn't tell if it was due to their spring weight or if they are different.
Reds&Blues: I had very few interest in those and they felt almost similar to Cherries.

I really hope that we can take Zeal Seal of approval about the quality of those seriously, because those Gateron linears are really dope.

My board is still typing perfectly fine so far. )

I should have a small batch of Gateron clears available next week for those that want to jump on the train early...

Get some Blues !

I read in the Octagon thread you're short on some MX Blues. I've got about 30 super clicky PCB mount blues left. (not the dampened type like some batches).


@Strict
Stay tuned. I'll prob announce when they'll be "out for delivery" in my vendor forum. Then it's first come first serve once I post the link to buy

Ahhhh I might have to watch for those clears... I want to get my Simply 60 build done ASAP!!!!

[Vintage]

Definitely interested to try the blues. Maybe even blacks too

[hwood34]

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[Zeal]

In case you haven't seen it already :

OPTIMAL GIRTH. MAXIMUM GIRTH!

[tbc]

can confirm.

gclears >>> greds > mx reds

i used to think mx reds were smooth but not as smooth as topre.

gclears easily match topre smoothness (aside from the actual mechanical actuation) and for the first time, i feel the mx red grittiness people complain about

[Moralless]

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[billnye]

10/10