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. 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. 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 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.

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) 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. If you are playing a non-competitive game however, the type of switch you use won’t matter too much. 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.

Red vs. Brown Switches: Typing Feel

That being said, if you work in a super quiet office, your keyboard may stand out a little bit. The brown switches are not most quiet option, unless you go for a Gateron Silent Brown. Otherwise, a linear switch is your best bet as they produce the least amount of noise. Whether you’re a gamer, programmer, typist, or anything else under the sun, you can find a switch that will work for you. There are a few different factors to consider before deciding on a switch. Environmental Considerations

The sound levels with a silent switch are significantly lower, in a test we found that silent switches are 16% more quiet than a normal switch. Gateron Browns are probably your best bet if you want to save money but still have a high quality switch. With a lifespan of 60 million keystrokes, you should get plenty of time out of these switches before they start to break down, but compared to Cherry MX, that’s not very impressive.One of our favorite keyboards out-fitted with Gateron low-profile switches is the Keychron K1v4. Which Gateron Switch is the Best? The keyboards that most people will have encountered aren’t mechanical, rather they’re membrane keyboards. When you push a key down on a membrane keyboard, the keycap pushes a rubbery membrane down so that it connects to another underlying membrane, completing a circuit and registering a keypress. These keyboards feel quite squishy in comparison to mechanical ones. But if you want a stable switch with minimal wobble, this can be a great option. Outemu Brown Type: Tactile

Deciding between Cherry MX Red and Cherry MX Brown is very similar to deciding between MX Red and MX Blue. If you want a light, smooth, linear switch for FPS gaming, or you just don’t like the idea of feeling a tactile bump every time you press a key, go for MX Reds. But if you type a lot or play button-mashing games, you might want that tactile bump, at which point you’ll have to decide between MX Blues and MX Browns. Blue vs Brown Switches 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). 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. All of the switches in this classification are considered “clones” since they mirror the design of the Cherry MX switch and use the same descriptive names where the colors represent the actuation type and spring force. 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.

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 While Gateron hasn’t had a reputation for being a premium switch, they offer the most budget-friendly options and are pound-for-pound one of the best switch options out there.

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

Closing Thoughts

Glorious Lynx switches are linear, providing you with a smooth typing feel. These switches have an actuation of 60g. Similar to the Panda range, these switches will make the same ‘thonk’ when pressed. Glorious Fox: One common complaint about brown switches is that the tactile bump is too light. In which case, a heavier switch, such as a Cherry MX Clear can be a better option. 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. https://youtu.be/Kov1CTx3Sr4 Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Keychron K2 Red vs Brown Gateron Switches (https://youtu.be/Kov1CTx3Sr4) 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.