Gateron Switches

Red: linear, light, quiet

Smooth travel with no tactile bump or click. Light and fast for gaming and long sessions.

Best for: gaming, quiet or shared spaces.

Black: linear, heavier

Same smooth feel as Red with a firmer spring. More resistance helps avoid accidental presses.

Best for: heavy typists, deliberate keystrokes.

White: linear, very light

Low actuation force with a soft feel. Comfortable for extended typing with minimal effort.

Best for: light touch, low fatigue.

Blue: tactile and clicky

Clear bump and audible click each press. Classic mechanical feedback.

Best for: typing-focused setups where noise is acceptable.

Green: tactile, clicky, firm

Similar to Blue with a heavier spring. More deliberate, with a loud click.

Best for: heavy hands, strong feedback.

Yellow: linear, smooth, fast

A smooth, often slightly quicker linear. Frequently described as a refined alternative to Red.

Best for: fast gaming, fluid typing.

Auburn (brown): tactile, no click

Soft bump at actuation, like a classic brown, without the loud snap of a clicky switch. Quieter than Blue or Green, with clear feedback you can feel.

Best for: work and play, shared spaces, everyday tactile typing.