The Gateron Khonsu and TTC Venus switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, however, they come with different top housing (POM (modified) vs POM), bottom housing (POM (modified) vs PC), spring (22 mm single-stage-extended KOS vs 20.5 mm extension), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 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 Khonsu is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM (modified) top housing, POM (modified) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage-extended KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Gateron Khonsu comes with specially tuned factory lubing. In order to prevent lube pooling, only the spring, leaf, and stem legs are precisely lubed. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mori. Manufactured by Gateron. | The TTC Venus is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20.5 mm extension spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC. |
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| Name | Gateron Khonsu | TTC Venus |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM (modified) | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM (modified) | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage-extended KOS | 20.5 mm extension |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Mori | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | TTC |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the TTC Venus is much more widely available, but the Gateron Khonsu 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 Khonsu sound test | TTC Venus sound test |
Comments on Gateron Khonsu switches | Comments on TTC Venus switches |
The Gateron Khonsu linear switch features Gateron's best molding, improved factory lubing, and top material selections. To maintain an overall clean, solid, and clacky sound profile, designer Mori chose to make the Khonsu housing with the Sea Salt Smoothie housing mold. Paired with the classic Gateron rail bottom-out stem, the Khonsu switch has a surprisingly crispy and clacky sound. Because the Khonsu switch is rail bottom-out, Mori delivered special instructions to Gateron regarding the factory lube process: Only the leaf, spring, stem legs, the front and the back side of the stem are precisely lubed. This way, there won't be any pooling issues. Please note, the dry version also comes with a bit of lube on the stem legs and leaf to eliminate noises – Unikeys. | No comments on TTC Venus switches. |
