Following on its launch of the Low Profile 3.0 switch design, which has subsequently made appearances in mechanical keyboards from brands like NuPhy and Chilkey, Gateron has officially launched the latest version of its Low Profile 3.0 switches. The Gateron Low Profile Silent 3.0 Black switch is a linear switch designed with noise-sensitive users and professional environments in mind.
As is the case with many other silent switch designs, the Black variant uses silicone o-rings on stem components to silence and cushion the bottom- and top-out sounds. Currently, the Gateron LP 3.0 Black switches are available from Gateron directly at $14 for 35 switches or $44 for 110 switches.
Unlike many other silent switch designs, the Black Low Profile 3.0 switches aren't limited by their o-rings, and they feature the same 1.7 mm actuation distance and 3.4 mm total travel as their non-silent counterparts. The Black switches are the heaviest in Gateron's silent 3.0 switch line-up, coming in at 50 gf (±15 gf).
The switches have a full POM stem with a nylon bottom housing and clear PC top housing, and they are factory lubricated for smooth keystrokes. The clear top housing also means that keyboard backlighting should still be visible through the switch.
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