Gateron Everfree Grayish Tactile Switch – 10 Pieces

A set of 10 Gateron Everfree Grayish tactile mechanical switches for a precise and satisfying typing and gaming experience.

Gateron EF Grayish Tactile

Gateron EF Grayish are tactile mechanical switches designed for users who seek a moderate actuation force with delicate, subtle feedback. They are exceptionally suitable for people who type a lot and prefer the sensation of a tactile "bump" but without the accompanying noisy click. This model is a good choice for office environments where complete silence is not a critical factor. However, it should be noted that the tactile sensation here is very soft and discreet, so the switch may not satisfy enthusiasts expecting strong, aggressive, or sharply defined feedback.

Feel and Sound

• Discreet tactility: Although equipped with a two-stage spring, the tactile "bump" is light and can feel muted or less defined. Some users describe the sensation more as a firm press than a sharp tactile event.

• Moderate acoustics: The switch is not silent and generates a moderate level of noise when pressed, without possessing a pronounced clicking sound or a deep thock profile.

Actuation and Characteristics

• Controlled press: Actuation requires moderate force and a deliberate keypress, which successfully helps reduce involuntary errors and accidental inputs when typing.

• Fast response: The short pre-travel ensures a relatively nimble response from the switch, while the total travel maintains a completely standard depth.

• Firm bottom-out: Due to the spring design, bottoming out feels quite stiff and solid, which may affect comfort during extremely long and intense typing sessions.

Build Quality

• Reliable housing: The top part made of polycarbonate (PC) and the bottom part made of nylon ensure high durability and contribute to a slightly tighter and more solid sound profile.

• Smooth POM stem: The stem is made of high-quality POM material, known for its low friction, and the switches come factory lubed to reduce the initial feeling of scratchiness.

Compatibility

• Universal mounting: The model uses a 5-pin design for direct mounting on the printed circuit board (PCB), making it compatible with most standard mechanical keyboards.

• Backlight support: The switch supports SMD LEDs but does not have built-in magnetic (Hall Effect) or capacitive functions.

• Note: Compatibility with keyboards requiring entirely plate mount is not detailed.

• Tactile switch
• PC Top housing
• Nylon Bottom housing
• POM stem
• Operating force 59+/-10gf
• Pre-travel 2.0+/-0.5mm
• Total travel 3.4mm Max
• Factory lubed