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Well, since the Kailh Choc V2 Brown is a and the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana 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 Kailh Choc V2 Brown is a tactile with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof MX shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 0.75mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.30mm. The 80g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. | 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. |
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| Name | Kailh Choc V2 Brown | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | circular dust-proof MX | circular Choc dust-proof |
| Spring | stainless steel | - |
| Tactile force | 55 g | 58 g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 80 g | 65 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.75 mm | 0.80 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.30 mm | 1.70 mm |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Kailh Choc V2 Brown and Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana switches is exactly the same:
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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!
Kailh Choc V2 Brown force curve | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana force curve |
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Comments on Kailh Choc V2 Brown switches | Comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana switches |
No comments on Kailh Choc V2 Brown 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. |
