Compare Cherry MX Northern Light Linear vs Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Silent Red Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Northern Light Linear and Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Silent Red 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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Main differences	1.6mm pre-travel PC top housing	60g bottom-out force 1.7mm pre-travel 3mm total travel Muted sound profile Low profile design Factory lubed
Name	Name Cherry MX Northern Light Linear	Name Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Silent Red Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Low profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.6mm	Pre travel 1.7mm
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 3mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight 45g