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Gateron Clear Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Gateron Clear Picture
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Feel
Linear
Operating Force
30 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm

Changelog

  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Gateron Clear Housing Picture
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
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9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
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Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
30 gf
Actuation Force
30 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.9 mm
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6.6
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
18.8
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-64.5 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
2,508 Hz
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7.6
Performance
Latency
Press Average
1.9 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.08 ms
Release Average
6.3 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.10 ms
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