Gateron Melodic

Clicky Gateron

Gateron Melodic switch
Image courtesy of Gateron

The Gateron Melodic is a modern 60g clicky switch that uses a tiny early-actuating click leaf and lubed third-rail stem design to produce an unusually clean, chiming click.

Gateron Melodic specs

Type Clicky
Actuation force 60g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring n/a
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price n/a
Sound profile sharp, chiming click
Released 2024

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the Gateron Melodic

Kailh Box Jade Clicky The Kailh Box Jade is a thick-click-bar clicky with a 50g operating force and roughly 75g tactile peak, delivering one of the loudest, snappiest clicks in mainstream production. Compare: Gateron Melodic vs Kailh Box Jade
Cherry MX Blue Clicky The Cherry MX Blue is the archetypal click-jacket clicky switch, actuating at 60g with the sharp, jingly click that most people picture when they hear "mechanical keyboard". Compare: Gateron Melodic vs Cherry MX Blue

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Gateron Melodic (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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