The Gateron KS-3 Milky Black and Geon Raw Zero switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different actuation (60 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (70 g vs 62 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Gateron KS-3 Milky Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 70g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Geon Raw Zero is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Geon. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-3 Milky Black | Geon Raw Zero |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | POM |
| Bottom housing | - | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | - | UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 21 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 60 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 70 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Geon |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Gateron KS-3 Milky Black and Geon Raw Zero switches is exactly the same:
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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!
Gateron KS-3 Milky Black sound test | Geon Raw Zero sound test |
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Gateron KS-3 Milky Black switches uses Gateron's popular milky housings for a great switch at an affordable price – Divinikey. | Produced with a new mold by GEONWORKS, Raw Zero is a low-pitch linear switch with close-to-zero-wobble. It's the very first one in the market! Due to zero wobble, it may feel heavier than it is, but the more you type with it the softer it will get geon.works. |
