Compare Cherry MX2A Speed Silver Linear vs Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Silent Red Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Speed Silver 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	Released in 2024 45g bottom-out force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel Creamy sound profile	Released in 2025 60g bottom-out force 1.7mm pre-travel 3mm total travel Muted sound profile Standard spring Silent operation Low profile design
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:94.6 Materials:94.2 Finish:83.9	Compared with low profile switches Overall / Value:91.5 Materials:91.9 Finish:89.0
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Speed Silver Linear	Name Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Silent Red Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type 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 45g	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.2mm	Pre travel 1.7mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.4mm	Total travel 3mm
Pins	Pins 3-Pin	Pins 3-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material POM	Top Housing Material POM
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material POM	Bottom Housing Material POM
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Creamy	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type Standard
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel
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 0.5g