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Compare Gateron KS 9 Silent 3.0 Purple Tactile vs POM Banana Smoothie Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron KS 9 Silent 3.0 Purple Tactile and Gateron POM Banana Smoothie Tactile 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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Gateron 3.0 Silent Purple Tactile
92
Gateron POM Banana Smoothie Tactile

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  • Released in 2026
  • 55g actuation force
  • 1.5mm pre-travel
  • 3.8mm total travel
  • PC top housing
  • Nylon bottom housing
  • Muted sound profile
  • Silent operation
  • Released in 2025
  • 60g actuation force
  • 15g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.6mm total travel
  • POM top housing
  • POM bottom housing

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:80.4
  • Materials:76.6
  • Finish:84.2

Compared with heavy tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:92.3
  • Materials:92.9
  • Finish:87.8
Name
Gateron KS 9 Silent 3.0 Purple Tactile
Name
Gateron POM Banana Smoothie Tactile
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch type
Silent Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
55g
Actuation force
60g
Bottom out force
-
Bottom out force
15g
Pre travel
1.5mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Total travel
3.6mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
POM
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
-
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring material
Steel
Spring material
Steel
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
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