Gateron Melodic switch
The Gateron Melodic is a clicky mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard, dual rail). The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron Melodic switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Melodic switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 4.74 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.47 USD | buy | |
| DIYKEY | CN | 0.48 USD / 1 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.50 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.58 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 10.80 USD / 18 pcs | 0.60 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 8.55 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.61 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 7.84 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.61 USD | buy | |
| Qwertykey | RO | 0.58 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.58 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 8.99 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.64 USD | buy | |
| Gateron | CN | 20.48 USD / 35 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.59 USD | buy | |
| KBDFans | CN | 6.50 USD / 10 pcs | 0.65 USD | buy | |
| Keysme | CN | 20.48 USD / 35 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.59 USD | buy | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 11.70 USD / 18 pcs | 0.65 USD | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.62 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.62 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 5.70 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.76 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 5.70 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.76 USD | buy | |
| Mechboards | UK | 6.65 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.89 USD | buy | |
| ONEofZERO | CA | 45.00 CAD / 35 pcs | 0.92 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 5.61 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.65 USD | sold out | |
| RGBKeys | NL | 76.36 EUR / 120 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.73 USD | sold 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 Melodic data sheet
| Name | Gateron Melodic |
|---|---|
| Type | clicky |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard, dual rail |
| Spring | |
| Actuation | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Comments on Gateron Melodic switches
Gateron Melodic switches is part of Gateron's Dual Rail line of switches. Coming in as a clicky switch via a click leaf, the Melodic switch has a crisp and satisfying click while the dual-rail stem ensures a smooth travel – DiviniKey.
Gateron Melodic alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Melodic, 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 switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | Gateron Harmonic clicky, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 65/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Blue clicky, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron KS-9 Blue clicky, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Outemu Blue clicky, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/, 50/0gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Chosfox x Kailh Arctic Fox clicky, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 52/53gF, 1.7/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Cherry MX White clicky, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 80/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kailh Autumn MINI Choc V2 clicky, 3-pin, PC/PC/POM, 40/0gF, 1.2/2.8mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kailh BOX Crystal Jade clicky, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 55/60gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | TTC Brother V2 clicky, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 42/0gF, 1.6/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Kailh Choc (V1) White clicky, 5-pin, //, 50/0gF, 1.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | Kailh Choc (V1) Robin clicky, 5-pin, //, 47/0gF, 1.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for clicky mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard, dual rail). The 60g actuation occuring at 2mm. Bottom-out being about 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Melodic.