The Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana and Cherry MX2A Brown RGB switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, 48 g actuation, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs Nylon), stem shape (circular Choc dust-proof vs standard), (58 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 60 g), (0.80 mm vs 1.20 mm), pre-travel (1.70 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (circular Choc dust-proof shape). The tactile bump is 58g at 0.80mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Cherry MX2A Brown RGB is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 1.20mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. This is the 5-pin PCB-mount RGB version with the light housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | circular Choc dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | - | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 58 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 48 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.80 mm | 1.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX2A Brown RGB is much more widely available, but the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana is also available in stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana force curve | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB force curve |
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Comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana switches | Comments on Cherry MX2A Brown RGB switches |
The Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana switch has pronounced tactile feedback and is heavier than the Gateron Low Profile brown switch – Gateron. | No comments on Cherry MX2A Brown RGB switches. |
