Review: Gamakay Phoenix V3 Silent Magnetic Switch

The magnetic switch market is currently dominated by acoustic trends, leaving a glaring gap for gamers who prioritize a quiet keyboard experience. The Gamakay Phoenix V3 aims to fill that void as a dedicated silent magnetic switch. Does it sacrifice performance for peace and quiet? Let’s get into the build, compatibility and my take.

Performance and feel

The Phoenix V3 is a linear silent magnetic switch. Unlike many silent switches that utilize thick dampening pads resulting in a “mushy” bottom-out, the V3 maintains a relatively crisp feel while significantly reducing acoustic output.

• The switches are smooth out of the box with no noticeable scratchiness.
• This iteration shows improved stem stability compared to the V1. It has less wobble than some industry standards, such as the Gateron Magnetic Jade.
• Compared to the V1, the V3 has a redesigned housing shape aimed at increasing long-term reliability and signal stability through reinforced pins.
• They may feel a bit low quality out of the box.

Technical specifications

The Phoenix V3 operates on a standard linear force curve, though it is slightly heavier at the bottom-out than the Mercury V3 variant.

Feature	Gamakay Phoenix V3
Type	Silent Linear Magnetic Switch
Actuation Force	45 ± 5 gf
Bottom-out Force	58 gf
Total Travel	3.5 ± 0.2 mm
Gamakay Store Price	$13.99 (45 pcs)
Amazon Price	$16.99 (45 pcs)

Sound test

I tested them on Gamakay x NaughShark NS75 keyboard.

Compatibility

Compatibility is the most critical factor for magnetic switches, as they are not universal like standard mechanical switches. The Phoenix V3 uses the KS-20 style structure.

• Compatible with: Most “open” HE ecosystems including keyboards like Wooting 60HE, ATK RS6, AULA WIN68 HE, and any Hall effect keyboard currently utilizing Gateron Magnetic Jade, Jade Pro, or Magnetic White switches.
• Incompatible with: Proprietary HE systems. These will not work in the Corsair K70 Max (MGX switches) or Keychron’s Hall Effect lineup (like Q1 HE, K2 HE).

I tested them with Wooting 60HE, Womier SK75 TMR, Gamakay NS75 and Neo65 Sonic He+. They worked fine with all of these keyboards, key presses being registered and showing up in the software/web apps with Rapid Trigger and adjustable key actuation features all working.

Magnetic Switch Comparison: Mercury V3 vs Phoenix V3 vs White Jade

Here is the comparison data for the Mercury V3, Phoenix V3, and White Jade magnetic switches, they are all the options for Gamakay x NaughShark NS75 keyboard.

Magnetic	Mercury V3	Phoenix V3	White Jade
Total Travel	3.50±0.1mm	3.50±0.2mm	3.50±0.1mm
Force Travel 2.0mm	45±5gf	45±5gf	40±5gf
Initial Force	30gf Min	35gf Min	25gf Min
End Force	55gf Max	58gf Max	48gf Max
Initial Magnetic Flux	95±15GS	95±15GS	95±15GS
Bottom Magnetic Flux	580±50GS	580±50GS	580±50GS

Value and packaging

The switches are sold in packs of 45. At the current sale price of approximately $13.99 ($0.31 per switch) on Gamakay’s website or at around $16.99 on Amazon. They are positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to premium Gateron offerings. Even at the MSRP of $19.99 ($0.44 per switch), they remain competitive given the lack of silent options in the HE market.

Also, you don’t have to buy a keyboard + these switches if you want to have a silent gaming keyboard. These are available as stock switches in two budget HE keyboards:

• Gamakay x NaughShark NS75
• Gamakay TK75HE V2

Summary

Pros:

• Really quiet with decent quality
• Great price
• Good housing stability and low stem wobble

Cons:

• Only sold in packs of 45 pieces
• Shortened total travel 3.5mm compared to the 4.0mm standard on many magnetic switches