Compare Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Black Silent V2 Linear vs Ktt Lightning Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Black Silent V2 Linear and Ktt Lightning 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 2026 55g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 1.7mm pre-travel Silent operation Low profile design	Released in 2024 43g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 1mm pre-travel 22mm spring Gold-Plated spring material
Score	Compared with low profile switches Overall / Value:80.0 Materials:76.1 Finish:89.0	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:81.0 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.3
Name	Name Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Black Silent V2 Linear	Name Ktt Lightning Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Low profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 43g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.7mm	Pre travel 1mm
Total travel	Total travel 3mm	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 PC	Top Housing Material PC
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 -
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 -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 22mm
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Gold-Plated