Gateron Milky Blue 60g
Gateron Milky Blue 60g review: a budget click-jacket switch with 60g actuation, POM stem and milky nylon housing. Sound, feel and tuning notes.
How it feels
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How it sounds
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Quick Summary
The Gateron Milky Blue 60g is a budget click-jacket switch that delivers the loud, decisive clack people associate with classic blue switches, without the premium price tag. The milky nylon housing rounds off the sound a touch while the 60g actuation gives each press real weight. It is a solid pick for anyone who wants tactile-and-audible feedback on a typing-first board and does not have to worry about disturbing neighbors.
Specs and Feel
This is a true clicky switch driven by a click jacket, so the audible click and the tactile bump arrive together near the actuation point. Actuation sits around 60g with roughly 2.3mm of pre-travel and a 4.0mm total travel, which keeps the keystroke firm and grounded rather than light and skittish. The POM stem riding in milky nylon housings gives the Milky Blue a slightly warmer, less plasticky click than clearer-housed blues, and stock smoothness is acceptable for the price, with a hint of looseness on the upstroke and the usual minor scratch you expect from an unlubed budget switch. Stem wobble is average; nothing that undermines accuracy, but not the tightest tolerance on the market either.
Tuning
Do not lube the contact leaf or click jacket, since that kills the click this switch is built around. The only worthwhile mod is a small amount of lube or a spring swap to quiet stem rattle and even out the spring ping; leave the clicking mechanism completely dry.
Verdict
Buy the Milky Blue 60g if you genuinely want a loud, satisfying clicky switch and have the space to be noisy. The 60g weight and milky housing make it one of the more pleasant inexpensive blues to type on. Skip it if you share a room, take a lot of calls, or have any leaning toward a quieter tactile. A click jacket is committed to being heard, and no amount of tuning will tame it.
Frequently asked
Is the Gateron Milky Blue loud?
Yes. It uses a click-jacket mechanism that produces a sharp, repeatable click on every keystroke, so it is best kept away from shared offices and open calls.
Should I lube the Gateron Milky Blue?
No. Lubing a click-jacket switch dampens the very click it exists to produce, so leave the leaf and slider dry. A light touch on the springs is the only worthwhile tweak.
How heavy is the Gateron Milky Blue 60g?
It actuates around 60g, a medium-heavy click that resists accidental taps and lands firmly without feeling fatiguing over long sessions.
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