Notice: This keyboard switches was replaced by Gateron G Pro 3.0 Brown
Changelog
- Updated Oct 03, 2025: Our 1.0.1 Test Bench Update adds clearer terminology and new measurements to our Keystrokes test with minor refinements to our Compatibility and Illumination tests. See the full changelog.
- Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.
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Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Brown and Gateron G Brown Pro are switches with a small tactile bump to overcome during actuation. The Gateron switches feel a bit smoother out of the box as they're pre-lubed from the factory, while the Cherry switches aren't. Additionally, the Gateron switches have a clear upper housing for better RGB illumination.
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Design
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Initial Force
37gf
Peak Tactile Force
47gf
Actuation Force
42gf
Bottom-Out Force
52gf
Actuation Distance (Pre-Travel)
3.0 mm
Bottom-Out Distance
3.9 mm
7.3
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
26.0
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-69.0 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,047 Hz