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 the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana is much more widely available, but the Kailh Choc V2 Brown is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Choc V2 Brown and Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana 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!
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. |
