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Gateron G Pro Brown Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Gateron G Pro Brown Picture
This keyboard switch was replaced by the Gateron G Pro 3.0 Brown
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown and Gateron G Brown Pro are switches with a small tactile bump to overcome during actuation. The Gateron switches feel a bit smoother out of the box as they're pre-lubed from the factory, while the Cherry switches aren't. Additionally, the Gateron switches have a clear upper housing for better RGB illumination.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
47 gf
Actuation Force
42 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
3.0 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.9 mm
7.3
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
26.0
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-69.0 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,047 Hz
6.5
Performance
Latency
Press Average
3.0 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.12 ms
Release Average
4.8 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.16 ms