Well, since the TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent is a standard MX mechanical switch and the Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 is a , 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 TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 60g at 0.30mm. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC. | The Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 is a silent tactile with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof MX shape). The 55g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. Bottom-out is at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent | Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 |
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| Type | silent tactile | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | circular dust-proof MX |
| Spring | stainless steel | - |
| Tactile force | 60 g | - g |
| Actuation | 42 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | - g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.30 mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.70 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | TTC | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent is much more widely available, but the Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent and Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 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!
TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent force curve | Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 force curve |
| No Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 force curve available. |
Comments on TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent switches | Comments on Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown 2.0 switches |
With a medium tactile feel, these switches offer a satisfying level of resistance when pressed, giving you a precise and comfortable typing experience. Despite their medium tactility, the Silent Bluish Whites are far from loud. In fact, these switches are designed to be as quiet as possible, making them perfect for office or shared living space use – Milktooth. | This silent, low-profile switch set is engineered for reduced noise and faster actuation in compact keyboard layouts. Each switch features a pre-lubed internal structure with a short 3.0mm total travel distance and 1.7mm pre-travel for quick response. […] Similar to a Dual-rail structure, effectively reducing stem wobble – Gateron. |
