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Gateron Optical Switches

Name: Gateron Optical
Brand: Gateron

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This optical switch is designed for users with keyboards that support SMD optical switches, such as the SK61, SK64, or X-bow Nature Knight. It suits those who want an optical switch experience but should note it is incompatible with standard mechanical MX switch sockets. This makes it a fit for specific optical keyboard builds rather than general mechanical keyboard customization.</p... Read more

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Model	Gateron Optical	Gateron Blue V1 Clicky	Kailh Box White V2 Clicky

Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2021	Released in 2025 60g actuation force 2.2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel	Released in 2026 45g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 1.8mm pre-travel 3.6mm total travel Long pole design Dust proof Factory lubed
Name	Name Gateron Optical	Name Gateron Blue V1 Clicky	Name Kailh Box White V2 Clicky
Release year	Release year 2021	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Clicky	Switch type Clicky	Switch type Clicky
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force -	Actuation force 60g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2.2mm	Pre travel 1.8mm
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.6mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins -	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -	Spring type -
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -	Weight -

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Product Description

Compatibility

Supports SMD optical keyboards only, requiring compatible PCB and keyboard models.
Cannot be used as a direct replacement for mechanical MX switches due to a different bottom structure.
Not compatible with popular hot-swap boards like GK61 or GK64 that use MX-style sockets.

Use Cases

Good choice if you own or plan to build an optical switch keyboard that matches supported models.
Less ideal if you want to swap switches on MX-compatible boards or mix with mechanical switches.
Suitable for users prioritizing optical actuation technology over traditional mechanical switch designs.

Trade-offs

Limited compatibility restricts flexibility in keyboard customization and switch swapping.
Unknown details on feel, sound, and actuation characteristics limit assessment of typing or gaming performance.