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Compare Gateron KS 9 Silent 3.0 Purple Tactile vs Tecsee Sapphire Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron KS 9 Silent 3.0 Purple Tactile and Tecsee Sapphire 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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Gateron 3.0 Silent Purple Tactile
89
Tecsee Sapphire

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  • Released in 2026
  • 55g actuation force
  • 1.5mm pre-travel
  • Nylon bottom housing
  • POM stem
  • Muted sound profile
  • Steel spring material
  • Silent operation
  • Released in 2025
  • 53.5g actuation force
  • 63.5g bottom-out force
  • 1.95mm pre-travel
  • PC bottom housing
  • UPE stem
  • Long pole design

Compared with silent switches

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

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:89.3
  • Materials:90.3
  • Finish:84.8
Name
Gateron KS 9 Silent 3.0 Purple Tactile
Name
Tecsee Sapphire Linear
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
53.5g
Bottom out force
-
Bottom out force
63.5g
Pre travel
1.5mm
Pre travel
1.95mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
PC
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
UPE
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
-
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring material
Steel
Spring material
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
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