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White acrylic frame holding nine Gateron switches with clear keycaps

Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics NPKC 9-key Gateron Switch Tester 65g 78g Zealio

SKU CH-CBAS-QW9C1

Nine Gateron and Zealio switches with keycaps and an acrylic frame for side-by-side feel comparison

  • Key SwitchNo
  • Keyboard ColorWhite
  • Test nine distinct Gateron switch types in one compact frame
  • Feel every actuation weight from light linear to heavy tactile
  • Compare 65 g and 78 g Zealio tactile bumps side by side
  • Evaluate clicky, tactile and linear feedback without buying full sets
  • Clear R4 keycaps and acrylic base keep switches stable during testing

Switch tester with nine Gateron and Zealio options

This compact tester lets keyboard enthusiasts compare seven Gateron linear, tactile and clicky switches alongside two Zealio tactile variants in a single acrylic frame. It is aimed at builders who want hands-on feel before committing to a full keyset. It is not for buyers who need a complete keyboard or hot-swappable PCB.

Acrylic frame keeps switches stable during testing

The clear frame holds each switch firmly so actuation force and travel can be judged without wobble. No active cooling or power draw is involved because the unit is entirely passive. Noise level depends only on the individual switch type being pressed.

Nine clear R4 keycaps included for immediate use

Each switch ships with a matching transparent R4 cap so testers can evaluate sound and bottom-out feel right away. The caps snap on securely and can be swapped between switches for consistent comparison. No software or drivers are required.

Highlights

  • Test nine distinct Gateron switch types in one compact frame
  • Feel every actuation weight from light linear to heavy tactile
  • Compare 65 g and 78 g Zealio tactile bumps side by side
  • Evaluate clicky, tactile and linear feedback without buying full sets
  • Clear R4 keycaps and acrylic base keep switches stable during testing

Specifications

BrandNPKC
Key SwitchNo
Keyboard ColorWhite

Questions about this item

How do I set up the acrylic frame and install the nine switches so they stay aligned?

Press each of the nine Gateron switches — Black, Red, Brown, Blue, White, Yellow, Green, Zealio 78 g Tactile, Zealio 65 g Tactile — into the matching cut-outs of the acrylic frame until they click, then snap the nine clear R4 keycaps onto the stems; the frame holds every switch in a fixed grid so none can shift.

Which parts will wear out first and need replacing after extended typing tests?

The Gateron switch internals — especially the lighter linear variants such as Red, White and Yellow — will develop stem wobble or spring fatigue before the acrylic frame or the clear R4 keycaps show any degradation.

At what actuation force does the tester’s stiffest switch bottom out during long sessions?

The Gateron Green switch requires the highest operating force of the included linears, and the Zealio 78 g Tactile has the heaviest spring of the tactile options, so sustained use will hit the 78 g tactile bump or the Green’s heavier linear press first.

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