Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow is a linear mechanical switch from Gateron released in 2015 with a 50 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel and 4 mm total travel.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
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.
Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow
Gateron
Gateron
KS-3X47
Yellow / Milky Top / Black Bottom
2015
Mechanical
Linear
MX
PCB Mount
50 ± 15 gf
2 ± 0.6 mm
4 mm
No
No
No
No
MX Cross
No
Medium
Thocky
Milky Nylon
Black Nylon
POM
Spring Steel
Translucent
Factory dry / unlubed with standard spring steel
No
No
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gold-plated alloy
Editor's Note: This is the Yellow variant of Gateron's KS-3X47 family: a 5-pin linear with a milky nylon top, black nylon bottom, POM stem, 50±15 gf operating force, 2.0±0.6 mm pre-travel, and 4.0 mm maximum travel. Gateron lists it as unlubed and compatible with plug-in LEDs.
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.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow is a Mechanical switch from Gateron with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow has an operating force of 50 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow has a total travel distance of 4.00 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
No. The Gateron KS-3X47 Yellow is listed as not factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Gateron KS-3X47 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 Yellow lists top housing: Milky Nylon, bottom housing: Black Nylon, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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