Well, since the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate is a and the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Brown 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 KS-33 Low Profile Brown is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem ( shape). It features a 13.5 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. Bottom-out is at 3.20mm. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Brown |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | POK | - |
| Bottom housing | POM | - |
| Stem material | POM | - |
| Stem shape | standard | - |
| Spring | two-stage | 13.5 mm |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | 1.70 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.20 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | 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 Brown is much more widely available, but the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate is also available in stores.
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