Gateron KS-20 Magnetic

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Gateron KS-20 Magnetic switch
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The Gateron KS-20 is a Hall Effect magnetic linear switch platform used in many budget and midrange HE boards, with software-adjustable actuation instead of a fixed mechanical leaf.

Gateron KS-20 Magnetic specs

Type Linear
Compatibility Hall-effect boards that support it
Actuation force n/a
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel n/a
Total travel 4 mm
Stem n/a
Top housing n/a
Bottom housing n/a
Spring n/a
Factory lube n/a
Pins n/a
Typical price n/a
Sound profile magnetic linear stock
Released 2023

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the Gateron KS-20 Magnetic

Gateron Magnetic Jade Linear The Gateron Magnetic Jade is a hall-effect linear (30g initial force, 3.5mm travel) for magnetic-sensor keyboards, where its actuation point is software-adjustable rather than fixed, enabling rapid trigger for competitive gaming. Compare: Gateron KS-20 Magnetic vs Gateron Magnetic Jade
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Linear The Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula is a Hall-effect linear whose dual-rail stem adds stability under adjustable actuation, shipping stock in the Keychron Q1 HE and K2 HE.
Wooting Lekker V2 Linear The Wooting Lekker V2 is the second-generation Gateron-made magnetic linear with a redesigned housing and improved stability, shipping stock in the Wooting 80HE. Compare: Gateron KS-20 Magnetic vs Wooting Lekker V2

Which keyboards can use it?

The Gateron KS-20 Magnetic needs a Hall-effect keyboard that lists it as supported; magnetic switches are not universally cross-compatible, and an unsupported switch can misread on the sensor PCB. It is not compatible with standard MX mechanical hot-swap sockets. Check the keyboard manufacturer's supported-switch list before buying.

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