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LINEAR · 60g
linear thocky Gateron

Gateron Milky Black 60g

The Gateron Milky Black 60g is a smooth, deep-sounding 60g linear with a POM stem and milky nylon housing — a budget daily-driver favorite.

60g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 8.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 2.0

How it sounds

thocky
Profile thocky
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Do the Gateron Milky Black switches need lube?

No, they're perfectly usable stock thanks to the self-lubricating POM stem. A thin hand-lube with a 205g0-type grease will smooth out the last bit of slight scratch and deepen the sound, but it's a refinement, not a requirement.

How heavy are the Gateron Milky Black 60g switches?

They actuate at 60g, making them a medium-weight linear — heavier than a 45g Red but lighter than the classic 60g+ bottom-out springs in some premium linears. Most typists find them comfortable for long sessions.

What makes the "Milky" housing different?

The milky nylon top and bottom housing is translucent rather than clear, which dampens and rounds off the sound for a deeper, fuller acoustic compared to a polycarbonate-housed linear.

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