While the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana and TTC Silent Brown V3 switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana is tactile, while the TTC Silent Brown V3 is of tactile type. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, - spring, 0.80 mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PA Nylon), stem shape (circular Choc dust-proof vs dust-proof partial box), (58 g vs 55 g), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 63.5 g), pre-travel (1.70 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3 mm vs 4 mm). All in all: they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more 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 TTC Silent Brown V3 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof partial box shape). The tactile bump is 55g at 0.80mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana | TTC Silent Brown V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | circular Choc dust-proof | dust-proof partial box |
| Spring | - | - |
| Tactile force | 58 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 63.5 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.80 mm | 0.80 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | TTC |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the TTC Silent Brown V3 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana and TTC Silent Brown V3 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 | TTC Silent Brown V3 force curve |
| No TTC Silent Brown V3 force curve available. |
Comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana switches | Comments on TTC Silent Brown V3 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 TTC Silent Brown V3 switches. |
