Compare Gateron KS 20 Orange HE Linear vs Melodic Clicky Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron KS 20 Orange HE Linear and Gateron Melodic Clicky 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 2024 Linear actuation type 38g actuation force 38g bottom-out force 0.4mm pre-travel 4.1mm total travel Magnetic Hall effect	Released in 2023 Clicky actuation type 60g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Clacky, High-Pitched, Muted sound profile Standard spring Long pole design
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:83.5 Materials:79.6 Finish:86.8	Compared with heavy clicky switches Overall / Value:87.6 Materials:78.5 Finish:92.0
Name	Name Gateron KS 20 Orange HE Linear	Name Gateron Melodic Clicky
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2023
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Clicky
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 38g	Actuation force 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 38g	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 0.4mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4.1mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-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
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length 20mm
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 -	Weight -