The Gateron Zero Degree 0° and Yushakobo Fairy switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, - g bottom-out force, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 vs PA66 Nylon), stem shape (standard vs partial dust-proof), spring (20 mm vs long), actuation (45 g vs 35 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Zero Degree 0° is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Double-shoulder stem mute pads, 4x bottom pads, double-rail stem structure. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Yushakobo Fairy is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial dust-proof shape). It features a long spring. The 35g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. Bottom-out is at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Yusha Kobo. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Gateron Zero Degree 0° | Yushakobo Fairy |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial dust-proof |
| Spring | 20 mm | long |
| Actuation | 45 g | 35 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Yusha Kobo |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Yushakobo Fairy is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Zero Degree 0° can be found in multiple stores.
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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 Zero Degree 0° sound test | Yushakobo Fairy sound test |
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Features of the Gateron Zero Degree switch overthrow the traditional silent structure. "Soft elastic sound absorption and noise reduction" – Gateron. | This is a customized Kailh Midnight Silent V2 switch with a spring custom made by Yusha Kobo. While inheriting the characteristics of the Kailh Midnight Silent V2, we changed to a 35g spring, favorite of many users, and adopted a blue housing, which is the image color of the Yusha Studio – Yusha Kobo. |
