Gaming Profile
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
We are comparing the Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 (Keygeek) with the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro (Gateron). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.
Last Updated: October 5, 2026
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Here’s how Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 and Gateron Milky Yellow Pro differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.
Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.
Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.
| Specification | Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro |
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro |
| Brand: | Keygeek | Gateron |
| Manufacturer: | Keygeek | Gateron |
| Series: | Cheese Series | KS-3 Pro |
| Variant Color: | Pastel Blue Housing with Cream Stem | Milky White & Yellow |
| Release Date: | April 2024 | August 2022 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Linear | Linear |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 40 ± 5 gf | 50 ± 15 gf |
| Bottom-out Force: | 52 ± 5 gf | — |
| Pre-travel: | 2 ± 0.3 mm | 2 ± 0.6 mm |
| Total Travel: | 3.8 ± 0.3 mm | 4 mm |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Rapid Trigger: |
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| Analog Input: |
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Sound Level: | — | Medium |
| Sound Profile: | — | Thocky |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | Custom blended polymer | Milky Nylon |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Modified Nylon | Milky Nylon |
| Stem Material: | Modified POM | POM |
| Stem Shape: | — | MX Cross |
| Spring Type: | Extended single-stage spring | Single-stage |
| Spring Length: | 20 mm | — |
| Contact Material: | Gold-plated alloy | Gold-plated alloy |
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| Lube Details: | — | Factory pre-lubed with improved consistency over older KS-3 batches |
| Housing Transparency: | — | Translucent |
| Light Diffuser: |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | 5 |
| MX Keycap Compatible: |
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| Hot-swap Compatible: |
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| SMD LED Compatible: |
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| Through-hole LED Support: |
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Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
Highlights stronger published force feedback and deeper press characteristics.
| Specification | Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro |
|---|---|---|
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro |
| Brand: | Keygeek | Gateron |
| Manufacturer: | Keygeek | Gateron |
| Series: | Cheese Series | KS-3 Pro |
| Variant Color: | Pastel Blue Housing with Cream Stem | Milky White & Yellow |
| Release Date: | April 2024 | August 2022 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Linear | Linear |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 40 ± 5 gf | 50 ± 15 gf |
| Bottom-out Force: | 52 ± 5 gf | — |
| Pre-travel: | 2 ± 0.3 mm | 2 ± 0.6 mm |
| Total Travel: | 3.8 ± 0.3 mm | 4 mm |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Adjustable Actuation: |
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| Rapid Trigger: |
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| Analog Input: |
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Sound Level: | — | Medium |
| Sound Profile: | — | Thocky |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | Custom blended polymer | Milky Nylon |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Modified Nylon | Milky Nylon |
| Stem Material: | Modified POM | POM |
| Stem Shape: | — | MX Cross |
| Spring Type: | Extended single-stage spring | Single-stage |
| Spring Length: | 20 mm | — |
| Contact Material: | Gold-plated alloy | Gold-plated alloy |
| Factory Lubed: |
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| Lube Details: | — | Factory pre-lubed with improved consistency over older KS-3 batches |
| Housing Transparency: | — | Translucent |
| Light Diffuser: |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | 5 |
| MX Keycap Compatible: |
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| Hot-swap Compatible: |
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| SMD LED Compatible: |
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| Through-hole LED Support: |
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Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
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