OUTEMU (Gaote) Black Switches 3-Pin Linear Heavy 60g (20 Pack) Review (2026)

Who should try these switches

OUTEMU Black switches are built for typists and gamers who press keys harder than average and want a switch that resists accidental presses, since the heavier spring means light, incidental contact is less likely to register as a full keystroke. This makes them worth sampling for anyone who has found standard 45 gram switches feel too light or mushy under a firm typing style, or gamers who want a bit more resistance to avoid misfires during fast inputs. Because this pack is a 20 count, it works best as a way to test whether heavier linear switches suit your hands before committing to buying enough for a full keyboard, rather than as the switch set for a complete build on its own.

What makes this switch heavier than standard

As a linear switch, the keystroke moves smoothly from top to bottom without a tactile bump or audible click, keeping the typing sound relatively quiet despite the firmer press. The operating force sits at roughly 60 grams, noticeably heavier than the 45 gram force common on standard linear switches, requiring more deliberate pressure to bottom out. The switch uses a 3 pin design, which is the hot swap standard used by most modern mechanical keyboard PCBs, and is built as a dustproof style switch, similar in footprint to Cherry MX switches, so it slots into most hot swap and solderable boards without modification. Kailh style RGB and SMD lighting support is also present for boards with per key lighting.

Trying them out and fitting them in

Installing these switches is straightforward on any hot swap board, they pull out with a switch puller and press into the socket without soldering, or solder directly onto a PCB for a permanent build. Because the pack only includes 20 pieces, most builders use it to swap out a section of keys, such as the WASD cluster for gaming or a row of frequently used letters, to test the heavier feel before deciding whether to fully commit. If the feel suits you, buying a larger pack of the same switch for a complete rebuild is the natural next step. As with any exposed switch, keeping the board free of dust and crumbs helps maintain a consistent feel over time, and these switches are not advertised as pre lubricated.

How this compares with other budget switches

Against JWICK's Black Linear V2 switch, a nylon housed switch running a slightly lighter 58.5 gram force, this OUTEMU pack sits at a similar weight but from a less refined switch line, reflecting its lower position in this switch comparison group. Gateron's KS-9 Clear Top switch and other similarly priced options in the same lineup tend to edge this OUTEMU switch out on smoothness and consistency between individual units, a common trade off with budget switch manufacturing. For someone specifically chasing a heavy, resistant press at the lowest possible cost to sample the feel, this remains one of the more affordable ways to try it before spending more on a premium heavy switch.

Verdict

As a low cost way to sample a heavier, roughly 60 gram linear switch, this OUTEMU pack does what it sets out to do, which is consistent with our score of 6.2 out of 10, reflecting a functional but unremarkable switch next to pricier, more refined rivals in the same comparison. The 20 piece count limits it to testing a handful of keys rather than a full board, and typists doing very long sessions should be aware the heavier spring can add finger fatigue compared with a standard weight linear switch. For sampling the feel before a bigger purchase, it serves its purpose well at a low price point.

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