Gateron KS-33 Red Low Profile
The Gateron KS-33 Red is a light 45g low-profile linear with short 1.7mm pretravel and POM-on-nylon internals — built for slim, fast-typing boards.
How it feels
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How it sounds
Frequently asked
Is the Gateron KS-33 Red compatible with standard MX keyboards?
No. The KS-33 is a low-profile switch with its own shorter footprint and reduced travel, so it needs a low-profile PCB and low-profile keycaps. It will not drop into a standard MX hotswap board.
How light is the KS-33 Red?
It actuates at roughly 45g with a short 1.7mm pretravel and 3.0mm total travel, making it one of the lighter, faster low-profile linears for everyday typing and casual gaming.
Do these switches need lube?
Stock they are smooth enough for most people. Because of the cramped low-profile housing, hand-lubing is fiddly and rarely worth it — leaving them as-is is the sensible default.
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