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SILENT · 45g
silent muted Gateron

Gateron Zero Degree 0

Gateron Zero Degree 0 review: a factory-lubed silent linear with dual-rail stem, 45g actuation, mute pads and 3.6mm travel. Feel, sound and verdict.

45g
Actuation
1.8mm pre-travel
3.6mm
Travel
total key travel
4.5/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
1/5
Noise level
muted

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 9.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 2.0

How it sounds

muted
Profile muted
Noise level 1/5
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Are the Gateron Zero Degree 0 switches a full silent linear?

Yes. They use mute pads on both the top and bottom housings to dampen the up-stroke and down-stroke, making them a true silent linear rather than a standard linear with a softened bottom-out.

Do the Zero Degree 0 switches need lubing?

No. They ship factory-lubed and feel consistent out of the box, so most builders can drop them in as-is. Hand-lubing offers only marginal gains.

What makes the dual-rail stem different?

The dual-rail design adds a second contact track inside the housing to keep the stem aligned through travel, which trims wobble and helps the keypress feel more controlled than a typical single-rail linear.

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