Compare Gateron Silent Brown Tactile vs Kailh Choc Round Brown Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Silent Brown Tactile and Kailh Choc Round Brown Tactile 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 2023 55g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Nylon, PA66 bottom housing Muted sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2025 45g actuation force 10g bottom-out force 1.3mm pre-travel 3.2mm total travel PC bottom housing Low profile design
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:70.9 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5	Compared with low profile switches Overall / Value:72.8 Materials:76.1 Finish:63.9
Name	Name Gateron Silent Brown Tactile	Name Kailh Choc Round Brown Tactile
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Low profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 10g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.3mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.2mm
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 PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Bottom Housing Material PC
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
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 -