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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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