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Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow Switches

35g is lighter than MX Red, faster actuation for competitive gaming

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow Switches

Gateron

35g is lighter than MX Red, faster actuation for competitive gaming

  • 35g actuation force (lighter than Cherry MX Red)
  • Linear
  • Pre-lubed from factory
  • PCB-mounted or plate-mounted compatible

Pros

  • 35g is lighter than MX Red, faster actuation for competitive gaming
  • Factory pre-lube reduces scratchiness that older Gateron switches had
  • Lower price than Cherry MX equivalents
  • G Pro 3.0 generation improved consistency across the batch, fewer outlier switches

Cons

  • 35g is too light for some typists, bottom-out errors are frequent at this weight
  • Gateron longevity rating is lower than Cherry, not rated to 100M keystrokes
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