Well, since the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate is a and the Gateron Banana Smoothie 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 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate is a tactile with POK top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a two-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. Bottom-out is at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Gateron Banana Smoothie is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a dual-stage spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate | Gateron Banana Smoothie |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | two-stage | dual-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 65 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Banana Smoothie is much more widely available, but the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate and Gateron Banana Smoothie 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!
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No comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate switches. | Gateron Banana Smoothie switches are heavy tactile mechanical switches that deliver a sharper, more pronounced tactile bump than standard brown switches, ideal for users who like strong, deliberate feedback with each keystroke. As the heavy tactile member of Gateron’s full-POM Smoothie lineup, Banana Smoothie combines a dual-stage spring with full POM housing and stem for a smooth yet firm keypress and excellent durability. A detachable light guide window ensures clean, bright RGB or backlighting while maintaining compatibility with modern SMD LED backlit mechanical keyboards – mechboards. |
