Gateron Ink V2 Black vs Yellow: Which Is Right for You?

Today we're diving into two standout linear switches in the Gateron Ink V2 lineup: the Black and Yellow variants. We’ll cover specs, community opinions, and real-world use, so you can decide which suits your build and typing style best.

🔧 Switch Specifications

• Ink V2 Black: ~70 gf bottom-out force, heavier and deeper feel.
• Ink V2 Yellow: ~50 gf actuation, lighter and crisp bottom-out.

🗣️ Community Insights

Here’s what Reddit and KeebTalk users are saying:

“The Ink blacks are just heavy and very smooth, so if you like heavy switches that's also fine.”
— u/Sagtil on r/keyboards :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

“Black Inks have a heavier bottom out compared to Yellows. So it would depend on whether you prefer a lighter bottom out (if you bottom out while gaming) or not.”
— r/MechanicalKeyboards :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

“Ang mga Gateron black inks ay nasa tuktok, napakakinis na switches sa isang disenteng presyo… The Gateron yellows are super smooth when lubed… You can’t go wrong with them.”
— r/MechanicalKeyboards (Tagalog) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

🎧 Sound & Feel (Expert Reviews)

• RTINGS: Ink Black V2 favoured as “best linear switch,” praised for fluid out-of-box feel and quiet, deep tone; caveat: some wobble, fixable with films :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
• Rtings comparison: Ink Black offers a “slightly rounder, more resonant sound” than Oil King :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

✅ Summary Table

🛒 Grab Them in Your Language

Buy Ink V2 Black (EN) · Buy Ink V2 Yellow (EN)

Koop Ink V2 Black (NL) · Koop Ink V2 Yellow (NL)

💡 Which One Should You Choose?

Prefer a heavier, deeper typing experience? Go with the Ink V2 Black. Lean towards gaming or fast reactivity? The Ink V2 Yellow is slightly lighter and snappier. Both offer factory smoothness and excellent sound profiles.

Want to feel them for yourself? Try both out—just as Reddit suggests: “grab both and see which you prefer”.