Compare Gateron Red Linear vs KS 33 Low Profile V2 Strawberry Chocolate Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Red Linear and Gateron KS 33 Low Profile V2 Strawberry Chocolate 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 2020 55g bottom-out force 2.3mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Nylon bottom housing Muted, sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2026 1.7mm pre-travel 3mm total travel POK top housing POM bottom housing Thocky sound profile Low profile design Factory lubed
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:70.9 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5	Compared with low profile switches Overall / Value:96.8 Materials:95.3 Finish:89.0
Name	Name Gateron Red Linear	Name Gateron KS 33 Low Profile V2 Strawberry Chocolate Linear
Release year	Release year 2020	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type 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 55g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.3mm	Pre travel 1.7mm
Total travel	Total travel 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 -	Top Housing Material POK
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material POM
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Thocky
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 -