Compare Gateron Melodic Clicky vs Input Gear Tropical Waters V3 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Melodic Clicky and Input Gear Tropical Waters V3 Linear 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 2023 Clicky actuation type 60g bottom-out force 4mm total travel Clacky, High-Pitched, Muted sound profile Stainless Steel spring material	Released in 2025 Linear actuation type 3.5mm total travel Deep sound profile
Score	Compared with heavy clicky switches Overall / Value:87.6 Materials:78.5 Finish:92.0	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:80.8 Materials:76.9 Finish:86.2
Name	Name Gateron Melodic Clicky	Name Input Gear Tropical Waters V3 Linear
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Clicky	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 60g	Actuation force 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 60g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.5mm
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 Clacky	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length 20mm
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material -
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 -