Gateron Ink Switches

Authentically sourced directly from Gateron headquarters in China. Features a 5-pin PCB mount specification; if your board requires 3-pin, please clip the extra pins before installation.

Description Gateron Ink Switches are MX-compatible, standard-profile switches made with Gateron's proprietary "Ink material." By utilizing this unique proprietary resin across the entire housing, they achieve a smooth keypress and a distinctively low, deep sound profile (Thocky Sound). Featuring translucent smoky housings, they also deliver high contact reliability thanks to an upgraded contact leaf design.

✅ Deep, quiet, and premium sound profile created by the proprietary Ink material housing ✅ 5-pin design ensures a solid, wobble-free fit on hot-swappable PCBs ✅ Translucent smoky housing allows RGB/LED backlighting to diffuse nicely

Lineup and Specifications

🔴 RED INK A versatile standard linear switch with a light 45gf operating force, suitable for everything from long typing sessions to gaming. Type: Linear Actuation Travel: 2.0±0.6mm Total Travel: 4.0mm Operating Force: 45±15gf

🟡 YELLOW INK A short-travel linear switch designed for rapid input, featuring a shallow 1.2mm actuation point and a shortened 3.4mm total travel. Type: Linear (Short Travel) Actuation Travel: 1.2±0.3mm Total Travel: 3.4mm Operating Force: 60±15gf

🔵 BLUE INK A clicky switch featuring a crisp click sound and a firm weight, allowing you to clearly feel and hear the moment of actuation. Type: Clicky Actuation Travel: 2.3±0.6mm Total Travel: 4.0mm Operating Force: 75±15gf

⚫ SILENT BLACK (V2) A heavier silent linear switch equipped with sound-dampening pads built into the stem to thoroughly suppress typing sound. Type: Silent Linear Actuation Travel: 2.0mm Total Travel: 4.0mm Operating Force: 60±15gf

Common Specification: MX Compatible (5-pin)