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Gateron X
Manufacturer:
Gateron
Brand:
Gateron
Gateron X's take the classic Gateron Yellow and make it smoother due to its factory polishing, as seen in Gateron CJ's. These are slightly more expensive then gateron yellows, and use the Gateron KS-3X47 mold. You can tell if it's an X switch or not by looking at it's middle post, it'll have a X.
50g
65g
2mm
4mm
Photo attribution: Cannonkeys
Photo attribution: Cannonkeys
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Linear
Linear switches have a smooth and linear feeling from top to bottom when pressed.
Mount type
PCB
5-pin
Spring
Standard (stainless steel)
Volume
normal
Standard switch with no dampers, can be further silenced with lubrication or O-rings.
Lubrication info
Factory lubed?
No
Notes
Like gateron yellows, these are decently scratchy but much smoother due to the polishing. 205g0 will make it sound better, but feel worse.
105g0 will make it sound slightly better, and feel better.
Looking for switch lubrication advice? Here's a great start
Switch film
Yes, this switch in particular is vastly improved when switch films are used.
Notes
Films benefit sound and stem tolerances.
Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.
More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.
More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.
Stem construction
Standard
The stem on this switch is of the standard variety.
ThereminGoat switch score
Gateron X
28
/35
Push Feel
17
/25
Wobble
7
/10
Sound
17
/20
Context
7
/10
Other
76
/100
Total
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