Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow
vsVertex V One
Hear them
Side by side
| Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow | Vertex V One | |
| Type | Linear | Linear |
| Sound | Balanced | Thocky |
| Loudness | -52.6 dB | -54.1 dB |
| Pitch | 3,251 Hz | 1,872 Hz |
| Spring weight | 56.9 g | 57.1 g |
| Actuation force | 38.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Bottom-out force | 70.1 g | 68.9 g |
| Total travel | 3.9 mm | 4.1 mm |
Force curves compared
Both curves modeled from each switch's measured actuation, bottom-out values.
Which should you pick?
The Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow and Vertex V One are both linear switches, but they feel and sound different enough to be worth comparing directly.
Vertex V One runs the heavier spring at 57.1g versus 56.9g — about 0.20000000000000284g more — so it feels more deliberate under the finger, while Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow is quicker and lighter to press.
On sound, Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow is the louder of the two at -52.6dB versus -54.1dB (1.5dB quieter), pitched higher at roughly 3,251Hz. It reads as balanced, while Vertex V One comes across more thocky.
Pick Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow if you want a lighter, faster press and a louder, more present sound. Pick Vertex V One 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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