Gateron Yellow Pro KS-9

Linear Gateron

Gateron Yellow Pro KS-9 switch
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The Gateron Yellow Pro KS-9 is the SMD-LED-friendly sibling of the Milky Yellow Pro, pairing the same pre-lubed 50g linear feel with a frosted PC top for brighter RGB.

Gateron Yellow Pro KS-9 specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 50g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing frosted PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring single-stage
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.25 / switch
Sound profile smooth, mellow
Released 2021

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Yellow Pro KS-9

Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear The Gateron Milky Yellow Pro is the default budget linear recommendation: a pre-lubed 50g switch whose milky nylon housing gives a muted, creamy sound at a rock-bottom price. Compare: Gateron Yellow Pro KS-9 vs Gateron Milky Yellow Pro
Gateron G Pro Yellow Linear The Gateron G Pro Yellow brings the beloved 50g Gateron Yellow weighting to the pre-lubed G Pro line, making it an easy budget linear pick for hot-swap boards. Compare: Gateron Yellow Pro KS-9 vs Gateron G Pro Yellow

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Gateron Yellow Pro KS-9 (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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