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Are Gateron Blue switches good?

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They are Cherry clones, specifically Cherry MX Blue clones.

Opinions on them differ.

I think they are similar to Cherry MX Blue, others disagree with that.

 

What it does come down to, is if you would like a Cherry MX style clicky switch, which if course is a matter of opinion.

 

So in conclusion: they are just fine for what they are. A clicky MX style switch. Maybe you'll like then, maybe you won't.

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So I was browsing on banggood today and I found a cheap keyboard that has Gateron blue switches. So what exactly are gateron switches? I've never heard of them

 

The keyboard also supports hot swappable switches which I think is neat.

So, can someone explain what are Gateron switches? Are they any different than Cherry switches?

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They are Cherry clones, specifically Cherry MX Blue clones.

Opinions on them differ.

I think they are similar to Cherry MX Blue, others disagree with that.

 

What it does come down to, is if you would like a Cherry MX style clicky switch, which if course is a matter of opinion.

 

So in conclusion: they are just fine for what they are. A clicky MX style switch. Maybe you'll like then, maybe you won't.

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1 minute ago, minibois said:

They are Cherry clones,specifically Cherry MX Blue clones.

Opinions on the differ.

I think they are similar to Cherry MX Blue, others disagree with that.

 

What it does come down to, is if you would like a Cherry MX style clucky switch, which if course is a matter of opinion.

 

So in conclusion: they are just fine for what they are. A clicky MX style switch. Maybe you'll like then, maybe you won't.

I do quite like clicky switches like the ones I had in my previous keyboard before my cat knocked it off the desk 😞 That's why I was looking for a cheap keyboard in the meantime whilst I get my old keyboard fixed

Make sure to quote me @Meowster  so that I see your reply

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Yep, they are good! Just comes down to personal preference.

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