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Compare Cherry MX Hirose Orange Linear vs Gateron KS 20 Dual Rail Orange HE Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Hirose Orange Linear and Gateron KS 20 Dual Rail Orange HE Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Cherry MX "Hirose" Orange
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Gateron KS-20 Dual-Rail Orange   Linear Magnetic

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  • Released in 2025
  • 55g actuation force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 4mm total travel
  • Released in 2024
  • 30g actuation force
  • 50g bottom-out force
  • 4.1mm total travel
  • Magnetic Hall effect

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:79.8
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with magnetic switches

  • Overall / Value:84.8
  • Materials:79.6
  • Finish:86.8
Name
Cherry MX Hirose Orange Linear
Name
Gateron KS 20 Dual Rail Orange HE Linear
Release year
2025
Release year
2024
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
55g
Actuation force
30g
Bottom out force
-
Bottom out force
50g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
-
Total travel
4mm
Total travel
4.1mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
-
Sound profile
-
Spring type
-
Spring type
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
30g
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