Gateron Yellow (KS-3 Milky / G Pro Yellow)
The famous budget king. Sold as raw KS-3 Milky Yellow (unlubed) or the G Pro Yellow which ships lightly factory-lubed. 50gf actuation, ~63.5gf bottom-out.
Actuation force
50 gf
Bottom-out force
63.5 gf
Pre-travel
2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Linear |
| Brand | Gateron |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | Light |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | Nylon (milky) |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (milky) |
| Spring | Gold-plated, 15mm |
| Sound | Deep, muted thock from the milky nylon housing. |
| Price tier | $ |
Building with the Gateron Yellow (KS-3 Milky / G Pro Yellow)?
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Gateron Yellow (KS-3 Milky / G Pro Yellow) FAQs
Is the Gateron Yellow (KS-3 Milky / G Pro Yellow) linear, tactile or clicky?
The Gateron Yellow (KS-3 Milky / G Pro Yellow) is a linear switch. Smooth medium-light linear that punches well above its price.
How heavy is the Gateron Yellow (KS-3 Milky / G Pro Yellow)?
It actuates at about 50 grams-force and bottoms out around 63.5 gf.
Is the Gateron Yellow (KS-3 Milky / G Pro Yellow) good for gaming or typing?
The default budget linear recommendation for a first custom build.