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Gateron Beer switch

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The Gateron Beer is a tactile mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron Beer switches?

Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Beer switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!

Currency:

StoreAreaOfferPriceStatus
InputGearDE0.46 EUR / 1 pcs
5% off, KBDNEWS
0.53 USDbuy
Kinetic LabsUS10.80 USD / 18 pcs0.60 USDbuy
Lume KeebsUS5.70 USD / 10 pcs
5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS)
0.57 USDbuy
Mechanical KeyboardsUS0.57 USD / 1 pcs
5% off, KBDNEWSMK
0.57 USDbuy
pkkeyboardsUS8.55 USD / 15 pcs
5% off, KBDNEWS
0.57 USDbuy
DiviniKeyUS8.28 USD / 18 pcs0.46 USDsold out

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 Beer force curve

Gateron Beer data sheet

NameGateron Beer
Typetactile
Footprint5-pin
Top housingPC
Bottom housingPC
StemPOM standard
Spring22 mm lengthened gold-plated
Tactile force- g
Actuation38 g
Bottom-out50 g
Tactile bump position- mm
Pre-travel2 mm
Total travel3.40 mm
LubeFactory lubing? Yes!
Designerunknown
ManufacturerGateron

Comments on Gateron Beer switches

Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey.

Gateron Beer alternatives

Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Beer, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.

Sim.Similar switchesComparison
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HMX Hydra
tactile, 5-pin, PC/P2/POM, 42/50gF, 2.3/3.1mm
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Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm
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92%
Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 47/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm
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92%
HMX Retro J
tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 36/55gF, 2.5/3.0mm
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92%
Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PBT/POM, 42/58gF, 1.8/3.0mm
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92%
BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA+30% fiberglass/POM, 27/45gF, 2.0/3.2mm
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92%
Chosfox Poison Gas
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 45/62gF, 2.0/3.4mm
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92%
MMD Holy Panda V3
tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm
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92%
MMD Princess Tactile V4
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 48/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm
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92%
HMX Yamatake
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA-2/POM, 40/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm
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91%
HMX Sandstorm
tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 2.3/3.1mm
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To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 38g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Beer.

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