Compare Gateron Yellow Ink Linear vs DK Melon Milk Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Yellow Ink Linear and DK Melon Milk 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 2025 60g actuation force 67g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel Creamy sound profile Steel spring material	Released in 2024 63.5g bottom-out force 3.9mm total travel Thocky sound profile Long spring 22mm spring Gold-Plated spring material
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:72.4 Materials:76.9 Finish:59.2	Compared with linear switches Overall / Value:71.3 Materials:76.1 Finish:59.4
Name	Name Gateron Yellow Ink Linear	Name DK Melon Milk Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 60g	Actuation force -
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 67g	Bottom out force 63.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 3.4mm	Total travel 3.9mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Creamy	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type Long
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material Gold-Plated
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 -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 22mm