Well, since the Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 is a and the Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale is a standard MX mechanical switch, the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 is a silent tactile with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof MX shape). The 55g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. Bottom-out is at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and PC stem (dust-proof round shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale |
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| Type | silent tactile | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | PC |
| Stem shape | circular dust-proof MX | dust-proof round |
| Spring | - | - |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale is much more widely available, but the Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 and Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale 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!
Comments on Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 switches | Comments on Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale switches |
This silent, low-profile switch set is engineered for reduced noise and faster actuation in compact keyboard layouts. Each switch features a pre-lubed internal structure with a short 3.0mm total travel distance and 1.7mm pre-travel for quick response. […] Similar to a Dual-rail structure, effectively reducing stem wobble – Gateron. | No comments on Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale switches. |