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Kinetic Labs Gecko
The Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent Linear Switches are designed for users seeking a quiet and smooth typing experience. Manufactured by Gateron and branded under Kinetic Labs, these switches feature built-in dampeners to minimize noise, making them suitable for both office environments and shared spaces. The factory lubrication enhances their smoothness, providing a comfortable feel during extended typing sessions.
Key Features
- Silent Operation: Equipped with silicone dampeners, these switches significantly reduce typing noise, ensuring a discreet typing experience.
- Smooth Typing Feel: The factory lubrication and carefully selected materials contribute to a smooth keystroke, enhancing typing comfort.
- Moderate Actuation Force: With an actuation force of 54g and a bottom-out force of 57.5g, these switches offer a balanced feel, suitable for various typing styles.
- High Compatibility: Designed with a 5-pin PCB mount, these switches can be modified to 3-pin by clipping off the extra pins, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of PCBs.
User Feedback: Users have praised the Gecko Silent Linear Switches for their quiet operation and smooth feel. One user noted that the switches are "pretty fast for it being a light switch" and found them suitable for gaming without noticeable differences compared to other switches.
Specifications
| Model | Gecko Silent Linear |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kinetic Labs |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
| Feel | Silent Linear |
| Sound | Quiet |
| Spring | |
| Actuation Force | 54g |
| Bottom-Out Force | 57.5g |
| Pre-Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 4.0mm |
| Lubrication | Factory lubed |
| Stem Structure | MX |
| Stem Material | POM with Silicone Dampeners |
| Top Housing Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Mount | 5-pin PCB |
| SMD LED Support | |
| Lifespan | 50 Million |