Compare Gateron KS 20 Orange HE Linear vs X Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron KS 20 Orange HE Linear and Gateron X 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 38g actuation force 38g bottom-out force 0.4mm pre-travel 4.1mm total travel PC top housing 20mm spring Magnetic Hall effect Factory lubed	Released in 2025 50g actuation force 65g bottom-out force Nylon top housing
Score	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:83.5 Materials:79.6 Finish:86.8	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:69.3 Materials:76.5 Finish:52.4
Name	Name Gateron KS 20 Orange HE Linear	Name Gateron X Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 38g	Actuation force 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 38g	Bottom out force 65g
Pre travel	Pre travel 0.4mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 4.1mm	Total travel -
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length -
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 -