Glorious Gateron, Linear Silent - Brown Switches

Product Information

We’ll be showing you all the different types of key switches from Cherry MX and Glorious, along with some of our favourite mechanical gaming keyboards! What is a mechanical key switch? The Cherry MX Brown switch is considered extremely high quality. The switch has a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes, which means you can use this switch for years without worrying about it breaking down.

The small bump of the tactile switch helps limit typos and can make programming a more streamlined experience. Gateron switches are not rated as high for durability as Cherry MX. Due to their rigorous testing and standards, Cherry MX switches are rated for 100 million keystrokes, while Gateron are 50 million.

Red vs. Brown Switches: Typing Feel

Deciding between Cherry MX Red and Cherry MX Brown is very similar to deciding between MX Red and MX Blue. If you want a light, smooth, linear switch for FPS gaming, or you just don’t like the idea of feeling a tactile bump every time you press a key, go for MX Reds. But if you type a lot or play button-mashing games, you might want that tactile bump, at which point you’ll have to decide between MX Blues and MX Browns. Blue vs Brown Switches

MX Speed Silver switches have been expertly designed for precision and speed. These switches are smooth and have a 45cN actuation force. The Gateron specialty switches are where things get especially interesting. The different housing designs of the Milk and Ink switches really bring a unique design to the playing field and allows Gateron to show everybody they are more than just a Cherry MX clone company. Cherry MX switches in general go through rigorous temperature and stress testing so you know they will last a long time. Gateron switches are said to have a smoother keypress than Cherry MX switches out of the box, but Cherry MX switches often become just as smooth over time after being broken in, and some people prefer the slightly scratchier feel of Cherry MX switches. Gaterons also tend to have higher actuation than Cherry MX switches. Ultimately, personal preference dictates the victor of this battle, too. Red vs Blue vs Brown SwitchesSuppose you like a silent and smooth keyboard typing experience. In that case, the switch that gives that experience is the Gateron Red switch. There are a ton of different brown switch options out there. Let’s take a look at the most popular ones and talk about the specifications and benefits of each switch. Cherry MX Brown Type: Tactile The Kalih Speed Copper switches are tactile, yet provide you with a soft typing experience that is completely silent. These switches have an actuation force of only 30g, low trigger height, and a 1.1mm pre-travel, making them perfect for gamers. Kalih Speed Silver: The normal switch housing directs RGB lighting directly into your eyes, while the milk switches give it a less intense feel. The overall sound and feel of Milk switches are the same except the color of the housing is different. Gateron Ink Switches COLOR

The extra durability of Cherry MX switches is nice, but if you’re looking for the best feel and sound, you can’t beat Gateron linear switches. The shorter actuation in my experience is more uncomfortable to type on, but some enjoy this design because a thinner keyboard may feel easier on their wrists. Operating Force – this refers to the force required to make the key press down and register the keystroke to the computer. I.e.: how hard you must press the key. This measurement of (cN) refers to centinewtons. The design of the brown switch makes it excellent for beginners, but people who have used brown switches for a while might find them a tad dull and boring. Are Brown Switches Good For Gaming? Some Brown mechanical switches (like the Cherry MX Brown and Gateron Browns) require slightly more force to type on than their Red counterparts like the Cherry MX Red switches. It’s a more neutral weighting that will likely feel familiar if you’re used to membrane keyboards. The extra force helps reduce accidental key presses, but very light-fingered typists may find Brown switches less comfortable than Red ones.The plastic is different for the Inks although Gateron will not release the specifics. We can tell by the feel that the plastic most likely has a lower coefficient of friction due to the increased smoothness of the keystroke. Glorious Panda key switches are tactile, meaning they feel bumpy when pressed, and have an actuation force of 67g. These switches will also make a distinct, ‘thonky’ noise. Glorious Lynx: Gateron Optical Brown switches are interesting because they acutate via a combination of mechanical movement and light. Kailh Box Brown switches are a cool option because the actual shape of the stem is a bit different. Glorious Lynx switches are linear, providing you with a smooth typing feel. These switches have an actuation of 60g. Similar to the Panda range, these switches will make the same ‘thonk’ when pressed. Glorious Fox:

Tactile key switches are characterised by the distinct bump you feel when pressed. Since you don’t have to press the key all the way down for it to be registered, tactile key switches are perfect for typists and those who work from home. MX Brown switches are tactile and feature the distinct bumpy feel when pressed. With these switches there is some slight noise when pressed. Outemu Brown switches are one of the cheapest switches. If you are looking for a budget keyboard, they will usually have Outemu switches.

One common complaint about brown switches is that the tactile bump is too light. In which case, a heavier switch, such as a Cherry MX Clear can be a better option.