Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is a tactile mechanical switch from Sillyworks released in November 2024 with a 55 gf operating force and 2.2 mm pre-travel and 3 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.
Sillyworks x Gateron Type R
Sillyworks
Gateron
Type R
Off-White & Red
November 16, 2024
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
55 gf
60 gf
2.2 mm
3 ± 0.2 mm
No
No
No
No
MX Cross
No
Medium
Clacky
PA66
PA66
POM
Two-stage
22.00 mm
Opaque
Factory pre-lubed
No
Yes
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Developed through a collaboration between Sillyworks and Gateron, the Type R is a tactile switch with an ultra-short 3.0mm bottom-out. In typing tests, the tactile bump breaks sharply and bottoms out almost immediately with a loud, sharp clack. A custom spring rebounds with strong energy, returning keycaps quickly to avoid sluggish resets during fast typing. Housing tolerances are tight, keeping keycaps stable with minimal wobble or housing rattle. It is designed for typists who prefer snappy, immediate mechanical feedback on every keypress.
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 Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is a Mechanical switch from Sillyworks with a Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R has an operating force of 55 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R has a pre-travel of 2.2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R has a total travel distance of 3 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R 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.
Yes. The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is listed as 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 Sillyworks x Gateron Type R include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R lists top housing: PA66, bottom housing: PA66, stem: POM. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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