The Cherry MX Black Hyperglide and Gateron Milky Yellow Pro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different spring (stainless vs stainless steel), actuation (60 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (80 g vs 62 g). That said, they are very similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Cherry MX Black Hyperglide is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 80g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Cherry. | The Gateron Milky Yellow Pro is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Cherry MX Black Hyperglide | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 60 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 80 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | unknown |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX Black Hyperglide is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Black Hyperglide and Gateron Milky Yellow Pro switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Cherry MX Black Hyperglide force curve | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro force curve |
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Now even more durable with less wobble. Hyperglide is a technical solution created by Cherry, that doubles the number of actuations to 100 million. A smooth and balanced option equally suited for work or gaming – Deskhero. | The Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro, is the latest rendition of ye old faithful budget linear switch that has existed since the dawn of mechanical keyboard time. With retooled molds and reduced stem wobble, they provide a smoother and enhanced feel than it's predecessors – KeebzNCables. Gateron Milky Yellow Pro switches feature new, updated molds for the KS-3 which helps to reduce the stem wobble. It is also treated with the same lubing process as the KS-9 which will increase smoothness. The spring and milky housing utilizes the same material as the original KS-3 we know and love – Divinikey. Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro are superior linear switches with a much smoother feel than regular milky switches. They have less stem wobble, tighter housings, and improved smoothness – Lume Keeb. |
