The Prevail Epsilon and Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs PC), stem material (P3 vs POM), spring (18 mm gold-plated extension vs 15.4 mm stainless steel), actuation (42 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (68 g vs 67 g). 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 Prevail Epsilon is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and P3 stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm gold-plated extension spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 68g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Prevail. Manufactured by JWK. | The Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15.4 mm stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 67g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Prevail Epsilon | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | P3 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated extension | 15.4 mm stainless steel |
| Actuation | 42 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 68 g | 67 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Prevail | - |
| Manufacturer | JWK | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow is much more widely available, but the Prevail Epsilon is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Prevail Epsilon and Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow 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!
Prevail Epsilon force curve | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow force curve |
No Prevail Epsilon force curve available. |
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Comments on Prevail Epsilon switches | Comments on Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches |
P3 is a JWK proprietary plastic mix | No comments on Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches. |
