Compare Gateron Red Linear vs Ktt Lightning Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Red 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 2020 45g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2.3mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Muted, sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2024 43g actuation force 50g bottom-out force 1mm pre-travel 3mm total travel PC top housing 22mm spring Gold-Plated spring material Factory lubed
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:70.9 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5	Compared with light linear switches Overall / Value:81.0 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.3
Name	Name Gateron Red Linear	Name Ktt Lightning Linear
Release year	Release year 2020	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 43g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.3mm	Pre travel 1mm
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 PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	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