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Razer Yellow Gen 3 Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Razer Yellow Gen 3 Picture
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Feel
Linear
Operating Force
42 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.1 mm
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Red

Cherry MX Red and Razer Yellow Gen 3 are linear switches with smooth actuation throughout the entire keystroke. The Razer switches are a bit more smoother-feeling out of the box, and have a slightly more lightweight actuation feel. Most notably, the Razer switches have significantly shorter pre-travel and total travel distances, providing better latency performance and making them best-suited for playing fast-paced games.

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Test Results

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Design
N/A
Design
Compatibility
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Razer Yellow Gen 3 Housing Picture Sample
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Locked
Pin Count
Locked
Keycap Mount
Locked
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N/A
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Locked
Upper Housing Finish
Locked
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Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
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Razer Yellow Gen 3 Actuation Graph Sample
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
42 gf
Actuation Force
Lock gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.1 mm
Total Travel Distance
Lock mm
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N/A
Performance
Factory Smoothness
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Razer Yellow Gen 3 Smoothness Sample Sample
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Razer Yellow Gen 3 Keystroke Data Used For Smoothness Sample
Scratchy Factor
Lock
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
Lock dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
Lock Hz
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N/A
Performance
Latency
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Razer Yellow Gen 3 Raw Data Sample
Press Average
Lock ms
Press Std Dev
±Lock ms
Release Average
Lock ms
Release Std Dev
±Lock ms
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