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Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro Mechanical Switches
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Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro Mechanical Switches
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keyboard_arrow_downMorbii
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May 4, 2023
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Excellent budget switches
Well, I'm going to be making a build for my mom, but she didn't want me to spend a ton of money. So, I figured KS-3 milky yellows were appropriate. Budget switches swinging high above their caliber.
I think the factory lubing is ok, too (but I'm sure opinions on this will vary wildly).
Recommends this product? Yes
NoInsurance
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Aug 24, 2023
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Gateron Milky Yellow Pro
It was lightly lubed, a bit scratchy, but definitely worth it for the price
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Debian10
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Jun 22, 2023
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Nice but not 5 Star
These switches have an interesting feel out of the box. It took me a few days to get used to them. I like them more now and the price is about right. I would buy again but there are linear switches that I like better. I don’t want to name drop, but Aqua Kings or Moondrop may be my favorite linear right now. This is personal preference but if you want some nice linear switches, go for it as they will not set you back heavily.
Recommends this product? Yes
VeritechVF1S
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Mar 26, 2024
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Forever a Favorite
Gateron Yellow switches of all varieties remain a favorite switch of mine, even with the introduction of newer and newer switches. Gateron continues to iterate on this beloved switch and they are great to use right out of the box and at a great price. For me, the actuation force and sound profile are wonderful and offer a very nice typing feel.
Recommends this product? Yes
Vinnie0122
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Jul 9, 2023
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Great Switch out of the box
Factory lubed, little stem wabble, nice sound. What's not to like here? Factory lube seems to be done extremely well here, comparable to my hand lubed JWK linear switches, these will be my go to switches when I want a good linear that I don't want to spend 4 hours lubricating.
Recommends this product? Yes
scvmeta
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Jun 30, 2023
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It's... decent
Finally got my hands on these "budget kings". Honestly, the switch scene has advanced a ton since these have been out, that I'm feeling a bit let down. Imo, these don't feel like the best cheapest linear option (especially at $12 for 35), or factory lubing considered a selling point when it's nearly the norm for most companies these days. On the topic of lubing, the switches are not as smooth as people tout them to be. These 100% do need extra lube done by hand, or the slight scratchiness will distract you if you have previously used proper lubed switches.
On a brighter note, I like the light actuation and the sound these switches make. Stem wobble is surprisingly minimal, too. It'll definitely scratch the itch for someone coming from membrane or the run-of-the-mill blue switch keyboard.
These are decent switches. If it's your first foray into keyboards, you'll find these are more than enough. For those just looking for something budget, you can probably find something cheaper elsewhere that's nearly just as good. For anyone else just looking for something new, I'm not sure this will bring anything to the table.
Recommends this product? Yes
scvmeta
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Jul 15, 2023
KTT Strawberries are 40 cents per switch, which is slightly more expensive than the Milky Yellow here yet punches way above its weight. If you want something cheaper, KTT Rose is only about 25 cents per switch and similar to Yellows. Outemu Pink Jade is about 26 cents per switch and I'd personally get these if you're tight on budget. Smoother and even less stem wobble. All 3 mentioned come with factory lube.
If you just want something good, can't go wrong with Box Inks, although those are higher in price. If you don't care about hand lubing at all, Oil Kings are great.
Klondeik
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Apr 22, 2024
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Great budget option
These are probably my best go to budget linear switch for a nice smooth typing experience.
Recommends this product? Yes
hogger97
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Apr 12, 2024
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Smooth and Affordable
The milky yellows are some of the best switches for the price. They are very smooth out of the box and the sound great. As with most factory lubed switches, redoing it yourself will make them even better, but they are still great without this extra step.
Recommends this product? Yes
Syrgak
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Apr 4, 2024
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Silent, smooth, RGB looks awesome.
One thing to mention, it was a little hard for me to pull out the switch after installing. Maybe because it's 5 pin, so be careful. Other than that, one of my favorites in the collection.
Recommends this product? Yes
oddmaude
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Mar 4, 2024
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Stunning feel
I absolutely love these switches. I ended up lubing them myself, but they sounds and feel okay right out of the box, if you haven’t the time or energy to lube them yourself.
Recommends this product? Yes
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