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Well, since the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate is a and the Gateron Lanes 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 Lanes is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The operating force is 60g. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Lanes. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate | Gateron Lanes |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | two-stage | 15 mm |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Lanes |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Lanes 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 Lanes 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!
Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate sound test | Gateron Lanes sound test |
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Comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate switches | Comments on Gateron Lanes switches |
No comments on Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate switches. | This came to mind when I was trying out some Gateron Melodics for the first time. I was curious about the force curve because I knew something about these switches felt familiar, and when I looked it up I was right, they're extremely close in feel to Alps SKCM Orange. This made me wonder, why has nobody (or Gateron themselves) created a tactile switch using a tactile leaf rather than a click leaf to make an MX tactile – Lanes (designer). It keeps the clear click feeling but softens the sharpness, giving a smooth and comfortable sound while typing – Deltakeyco/Swagkeys. Gateron Lanes are a reimagined tactile switch that use a custom designed housing to utilize a click leaf mechanism without producing a loud click noise. The tactility feeling is different than most "standard" MX tactile switches as the leaf produces the feeling instead of the legs of the stem. They are often compared to something like an Alps orange switch – Pantheon/Bowlkeyboards. |
