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What is the difference between the Normal Gateron Switches and the Gateron Inks?

Dec 13, 201920425 VIEWS

I have been wondering about the differences between the normal gateron switches and the gateron inks considering the gateron inks are much more expensive than the standard ones.

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Alex_tf_up

Nov 23, 2020

Both are amazing options, looking at sound tests from the one amd only taeha types, milky have a deeper thocc than the inks, I would go with the milky cuz they are much cheaper and your not missing out on much if you get the inks instead of the milky, I'm going to post a pic of my 1st custom board on reddit on Christmas day. username is alex_tf_up

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keeb weeb

Dec 14, 2019

Housing on the Inks are slightly different, resulting in a deeper sound. Smoothness is subjective to the user and switch type but I believe boutique Gateron switches include "Inks" and "Zeal" switches. If normal, you mean the standard Yellows, Red, Blues, etc, I believe it's due to material and limited-ness, which batch the switches are manufactured and when. You can find plenty of reviews online depending on which switch you're interested in :)

erickong

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Dec 13, 2019

https://novelkeys.xyz/products/gateron-ink-switches
https://topclack.com/textclack/2019/2/5/gateron-ink-series-first-impressions-review-by-jae Not much info about the "new plastic" being used

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