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Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

Series: KS-3X47 Released: 2015
Switch Type
Mechanical
Technology
Operating Force
N/A
Actuation Weight
Total Travel
N/A
Full Stroke

Switch Highlights

Feel Type : Linear
Switch Form Factor : MX
Mount Type : PCB Mount

About Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow is a keyboard switch released in January 2015.

Last updated: September 08, 2026

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Switch Profile Scores

Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.

Gaming Profile

N/A

Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.

Tactile Profile

45

Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.

Build and Durability

76

Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.

General Information of Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

Switch Name

Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

Brand

Gateron

Manufacturer

Gateron

Series

KS-3X47

Variant Color

Milky Top, Black Bottom & Yellow Stem

Release Date

2015

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel Type

Linear

Switch Form Factor

MX

Mount Type

PCB Mount

Build and Durability of Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

Stem Shape

MX Cross

Sound Level

Medium

Sound Profile

Thocky

Top Housing

Nylon PA66

Bottom Housing

Nylon PA66

Stem Material

POM

Spring Type

Single-stage

Housing Transparency

Translucent

Lube Details

Not factory pre-lubed

Contact Material

Gold alloy

Special Note of Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

Editor's Note: The original record mixed a housing family name with Yellow-switch force data. This normalized entry identifies the KS-3X47 Milky Yellow variant: 50±15gf linear actuation, milky PA66 top, black PA66 bottom and POM stem, with through-hole LED support and no factory pre-lube.

Profile Radar Of Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.

Profile Radar

Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)

Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow

The Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow is a Mechanical switch from Gateron with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.

Available sound-related specs for the Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow include sound profile: Thocky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.

The Gateron KS-3X47 Milky Yellow lists top housing: Nylon PA66, bottom housing: Nylon PA66, stem: POM, contact: Gold alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.

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