The Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red and Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, - g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs Nylon), stem shape (circular dust-proof vs standard), spring (13.5 mm vs stainless steel), actuation (50 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (1.70 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.20 mm vs 3.70 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 Red is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof shape). It features a 13.5 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. Bottom-out is at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. Bottom-out is at 3.70mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red | Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | circular dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | 13.5 mm | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) is not available at the moment, while the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red can be found in 5 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 Red force curve | Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) force curve |
No Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red force curve available. |
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Comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red switches | Comments on Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) switches |
No comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red switches. | There are both PCB and plate mount versions of MX Silent Reds, this entry is specifically about the plate-mount variant. |
