Compare Gateron Brown Tactile vs Optical Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Brown Tactile and Gateron Optical and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2020 Tactile actuation type 55g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel Nylon bottom housing High-Pitched, sound profile	Released in 2021 Linear actuation type 50g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 1mm pre-travel Nylon, PA66 bottom housing
Score	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:72.2 Materials:75.9 Finish:55.7	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:69.5 Materials:76.5 Finish:53.2
Name	Name Gateron Brown Tactile	Name Gateron Optical
Release year	Release year 2020	Release year 2021
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 3-Pin	Pins 3-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile High-Pitched	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight 45g	Weight -