Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate switch
The Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate is a tactile mechanical switch with POK top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a two-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. Bottom-out is at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateron | CN | 33.08 USD / 105 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 5.70 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.40 USD | buy |
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 data sheet
| Name | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin |
| Top housing | POK |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | two-stage |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.70 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88% | Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 55/0gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron KS-9 Brown tactile, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 55/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Green Apple tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 63/0gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Gateron EF EverFree Grayish tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/0gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Brown tactile, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 55/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Gateron Lanes tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/0gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Brown tactile, 3-pin, //, 50/0gF, 1.7/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kailh Winter MINI ChocV2 tactile, 3-pin, PC/POM/POM, 38/0gF, 1.6/2.8mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | KTT Matcha tactile, 3-pin, PC/PC/POM, 40/45gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 tactile, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 55/62gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Gateron Banana Smoothie tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/65gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with POK top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 55g actuation occuring at 1.70mm. Bottom-out being about 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate.