Cherry MX White
vsGateron G Pro White Clear
Hear them
Side by side
| Cherry MX White | Gateron G Pro White Clear | |
| Type | Linear | Linear |
| Sound | Recorded | Balanced |
| Loudness | -39 dB | -44.4 dB |
| Pitch | 2,634 Hz | 3,155 Hz |
| Spring weight | 57.6 g | 57.8 g |
| Actuation force | 34.9 g | 34.5 g |
| Bottom-out force | 75.1 g | 68.5 g |
| Total travel | 3.9 mm | 4.2 mm |
Force curves compared
Both curves modeled from each switch's measured actuation, bottom-out values.
Which should you pick?
The Cherry MX White and Gateron G Pro White Clear are both linear switches, but they feel and sound different enough to be worth comparing directly.
Gateron G Pro White Clear runs the heavier spring at 57.8g versus 57.6g — about 0.19999999999999574g more — so it feels more deliberate under the finger, while Cherry MX White is quicker and lighter to press.
On sound, Cherry MX White is the louder of the two at -39dB versus -44.4dB (5.399999999999999dB quieter), pitched lower at roughly 2,634Hz. It reads as recorded, while Gateron G Pro White Clear comes across more balanced.
Pick Cherry MX White if you want a lighter, faster press and a louder, more present sound. Pick Gateron G Pro White Clear if you'd rather have a heavier, more controlled press and a quieter typing sound. Use the players above to hear which one you actually prefer.
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