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Razer Yellow Gen 3  Keyboard Switch Review

By Kelsey Linhares, Yannick Khong
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55pm
Writing modified Oct 26, 2023 at 02:25pm
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
Razer Yellow Gen 3
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
42 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.1 mm
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  1.  Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

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Cherry MX Red and Razer Yellow Gen 3 are linear switches with smooth actuation throughout the entire keystroke. The Razer switches are a bit more smoother-feeling out of the box, and have a slightly more lightweight actuation feel. Most notably, the Razer switches have significantly shorter pre-travel and total travel distances, providing better latency performance and making them best-suited for playing fast-paced games.

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Test Results

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Design
8.1
Compatibility
Razer Yellow Gen 3 Housing Picture
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style with Perimeter
9.5
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Keystrokes
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Feel
Linear
Operating Force
42 gf
Actuation Force
42 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.1 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.3 mm
7.7
Factory Smoothness
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Scratchy Factor
15.3
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-68.3 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,029 Hz
8.1
Latency
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Press Average
1.3 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.23 ms
Release Average
6.5 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.32 ms

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