The Chosfox Summer Lime Silent and Gateron Milky Yellow Pro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, stainless steel spring, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs Nylon), stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs standard), actuation (45 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 62 g), pre-travel (1.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 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 Chosfox Summer Lime Silent is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof partial box shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Designed by Chosfox. Manufactured by LiChiCX. | 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 | Chosfox Summer Lime Silent | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown | unknown |
| Designer | Chosfox | - |
| Manufacturer | LiChiCX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Chosfox Summer Lime Silent is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Chosfox Summer Lime Silent 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!
Chosfox Summer Lime Silent force curve | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro force curve |
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The Chosfox Summer Lime silent linear switch is made by LiChiCX, the same foundry as the famous XCJZ LUCY silent linear switch utilizing the same mold and same production method. We have modified the spring and stem for faster actuation – chosfox. | 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. |
