{"product_id":"gateron-switches","title":"Mechanical Keyboard Switches","description":"\u003cp\u003eMechanical keyboard switches that are backlight SMD-LED compatible. Compatible with the GMMK keyboard. Comes in various flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch1\u003eGATERON MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SWITCHES (120PC)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of any mechanical keyboard. These mechanical switches are manufactured and produced by Gateron, and are fully compatible with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pcgamingrace.com\/products\/glorious-modular-mechanical-pc-gaming-keyboard-full-size-104-key-gateron-cherry-kailh-switches\"\u003eGlorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard\u003c\/a\u003e.  Gateron is the first mechanical switch that brings noticeable improvements over the original Cherry switches that have dominated the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe primary difference between Gateron and Cherry switches is, the Gateron switches are much smoother, and bumps are more tactile. It brings a whole new typing and gaming experience, and is growing quickly in popularity within the Mechanical Keyboard scene. The smoothness of each Gateron switch stroke can be best described as:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esliding a hot knife through butter\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Gateron switches are fully SMD-LED compatible, (+) stem, and have a rated lifetime of 50 million cycles.  The switches were designed to be used with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pcgamingrace.com\/products\/glorious-modular-mechanical-pc-gaming-keyboard-full-size-104-key-gateron-cherry-kailh-switches\"\u003eGlorious Modular Mechanical keyboard\u003c\/a\u003e, but can be used with other keyboards and DIY projects just fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSWITCH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Gateron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamingrace.com\/products\/gmmk-full-customized\"\u003eGMMK keyboard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Cherry\/Gateron\/Kailh based keyboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with + stem keycaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLATE Mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent switch housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMD Led Compatible \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime: 50 million cycles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED IN BOX:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 (±1) Gateron Mechanical Switches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweezers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pcgamingrace.com\/products\/glorious-modular-mechanical-pc-gaming-keyboard-full-size-104-key-gateron-cherry-kailh-switches\"\u003eGlorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ALL THE SWITCH TYPES? \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable width=\"865\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"119\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Level when Typing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"208\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it feel like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"119\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e35g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"208\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lightest switch available, ideal for people who prefer a softer touch when using their keyboard. Minimizes finger fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"119\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e45g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"208\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ideal, and most common switch preferred by gamers. Smooth as butter, allowing rapid execution of the keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"119\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e50g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"208\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the Red switch is too light, then this is your best bet. Still smooth, but requires more force to press down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"119\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClicky\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e55g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"208\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who love the click and clack of a keyboard. Generates a loud click and tactile bump when a key is pressed. Popular for typing and programmers. Note: clacking will annoy your peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"119\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClicky\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e80g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"208\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heaviest switch available. For those who love the click and clack of a keyboard. Generates a loud click and tactile bump when a key is pressed. Popular for typing and programmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"119\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTactile\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"115\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e45g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"208\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hybrid between a Linear and Clicky switches. Does not generate a click when pressed, but the tactile bump is still present. Ideal for those who want a tactile bump and work around peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLINEAR VS CLICKY VS TACTILE \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are three main categories of mechanical keyboard switches: linear, clicky, and tactile. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear switches have the simplest operation, as they move straight up and down without any clicky\/tactile feedback. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicky switches are also tactile but generate a audible click and noticeable bump when pressed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile switches create a noticeable bump when pressed, and no clicky noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSO WHAT IS THE BEST SWITCH FOR GAMING?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTypically, the decision comes down to personal preference, and there has been no proven difference on a particular switch providing advantage over another. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear switches, such as Red Switches, have been long preferred by gamers as it allows for rapid spamming of keys very quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicky switches are preferred for heavy typers, such as programmers, as it allows you to know exactly when a key has been registered with the clicking noise (aka the actuation point). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile switches are the best of both worlds and the most popular type of switch. All the Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboards come pre-installed with this switch. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWHAT IS THE PEAK FORCE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForce required to press a key all the way down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lightest peak force switch is the Clear with 35g, the heaviest switch is Green with 80g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe peak force you chose is completely a personal preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gateron","offers":[{"title":"120x Gateron Black","offer_id":35771533033626,"sku":"GAT-BLACK","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120x Gateron Blue","offer_id":35771533066394,"sku":"GAT-BLUE","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120x Gateron Brown","offer_id":35771533099162,"sku":"GAT-BROWN","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120x Gateron Clear","offer_id":35771533131930,"sku":"GAT-CLEAR","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120x Gateron Green","offer_id":35771533164698,"sku":"GAT-GREEN","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120x Gateron Red","offer_id":35771533197466,"sku":"GAT-RED","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/4221\/8650\/products\/mechanical-keyboard-switches-mx-switches-1.jpg?v=1597596667","url":"https:\/\/lackofg5jfcolor-com-au.myshopify.com\/products\/gateron-switches","provider":"lackofg5jfcolor.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}