Gateron KS-9 Brown switch
The Gateron KS-9 Brown is a tactile mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a steel spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron KS-9 Brown switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron KS-9 Brown 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGBKeys | NL | 39.02 EUR / 120 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.37 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-9 Brown data sheet
| Name | Gateron KS-9 Brown |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | steel |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Comments on Gateron KS-9 Brown switches
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Gateron KS-9 Brown alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron KS-9 Brown, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Brown tactile, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 55/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron EF EverFree Grayish tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/0gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Brown/Chocolate tactile, 3-pin, POK/POM/POM, 55/0gF, 1.7/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Lanes tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/0gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | KTT Matcha tactile, 3-pin, PC/PC/POM, 40/45gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | TTC Bluish White tactile, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 42/0gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron Jupiter Banana tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/69gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Cherry MX1A Brown Hyperglide tactile, 3-pin, nylon/nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 55/0gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Gateron Green Apple tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 63/0gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 55g actuation occuring at 2mm. Bottom-out being about 4mm. No factory lubing. — similar to the Gateron KS-9 Brown.