The Zuoce Bubble Gum and Gateron Milky Yellow Pro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (modified POM vs Nylon), stem material (POM+SL vs POM), spring (22 mm double-stage vs stainless steel), actuation (37 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 62 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Zuoce Bubble Gum is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified POM top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM+SL stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Coming in boxes of 30, half of each color (rose and cyan). Designed by Zuoce. | 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 | Zuoce Bubble Gum | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified POM | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM+SL | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 37 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown | unknown |
| Designer | Zuoce | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Zuoce Bubble Gum is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Milky Yellow Pro can be found in 21 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!
Zuoce Bubble Gum force curve | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro force curve |
No Zuoce Bubble Gum force curve available. |
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Comments on Zuoce Bubble Gum switches | Comments on Gateron Milky Yellow Pro switches |
Bubble Gum pops so I guess that is why they called this the Bubble Gum. They are lovely and lively without being too intense. They are definitely not full travel linears though. They lean well to clack but really shine with the thocc in foamier or deeper boards. I'd imagine these would slap in a TKL, foam build or deeper 65-75% board. Not dissimilar to the Morandi – Thock Exchange. | 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. |
