Gateron Zero

Linear Gateron

Gateron Zero switch
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The Gateron Zero is an ultra-budget pre-lubed 45g linear that undercuts even the Milky Yellow while keeping a respectable soft, muted sound.

Gateron Zero specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 45g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 3.6 mm
Stem POM
Top housing transparent blue PC
Bottom housing light blue nylon
Spring n/a
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price n/a
Sound profile soft, muted
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Zero

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 Zero vs Gateron Milky Yellow Pro · popular
Gateron EF Grayish Tactile The Gateron EF Grayish is a 59g heavy tactile from Gateron's budget EverFree sub-brand that punches far above its ~$0.20 price with a deep, thumpy bump. Compare: Gateron Zero vs Gateron EF Grayish

Which keyboards can use it?

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

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