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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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