Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Red
Linear Gateron
The Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Red (KS-33) is a factory-lubed low-profile linear that ships stock in the Keychron K3 Max and K13 Pro and in NuPhy's Air V2 series.
Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Red specs
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Gateron low-profile boards only |
| Actuation force | 50g |
| Bottom-out force | n/a |
| Pre-travel | 1.7 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 |
| Spring | 13.5mm double-stage steel |
| Factory lube | yes |
| Pins | 3-pin |
| Typical price | $0.28 / switch |
| Sound profile | muted, soft linear |
| 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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Low Profile 2.0 Red
Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Red Nano Linear The Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Red Nano is a factory-lubed linear with 45g actuation and an unusually deep 3.5 mm travel for a low-profile switch, the linear stock option across the NuPhy Air V3 series. Compare: Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Red vs Gateron Low-profile 3.0 Red Nano · popular
Keyboards sold with the Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Red
Keychron K13 Pro TKL · $68 · hot-swap The Keychron K13 Pro is a 90-key low-profile wireless QMK/VIA keyboard in an unusual 'numpad tenkeyless' layout that fits a numpad into a TKL-width footprint by replacing the nav cluster, with hot-swap only on the RGB hot-swappable trim. Keychron K3 Max 75% · $85 · hot-swap The Keychron K3 Max is the tri-mode (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, wired) flagship of the 75% low-profile K3 family with QMK/VIA support and 1000 Hz wired/2.4 GHz polling, hot-swappable on the RGB and higher trims while the base white-backlight model is soldered. Keychron K3 Pro 75% · $68 · hot-swap The Keychron K3 Pro is a 75% low-profile wireless keyboard that adds QMK/VIA programmability and double-shot PBT LSA keycaps to the K3 formula, with hot-swap sockets only on the RGB-backlight version. Keychron K5 Max full · $95 · hot-swap The Keychron K5 Max is a low-profile full-size (108-key) tri-mode keyboard with QMK/VIA support, 1000 Hz 2.4 GHz and wired polling, and Gateron Low Profile 2.0 switches; the white-backlight base is soldered while the RGB and higher trims add hot-swap sockets. NuPhy Air60 V2 60% · $110 · hot-swap The NuPhy Air60 V2 is an ultra-portable low-profile 60% wireless keyboard with QMK/VIA support and a 1000Hz 2.4GHz mode, ideal for travel and Mac setups. NuPhy Air75 V2 75% · $120 · hot-swap The NuPhy Air75 V2 is the benchmark low-profile 75% wireless keyboard, pairing Gateron Low Profile 2.0 switches with QMK/VIA and a 4000mAh battery.
7 keyboards in the database list this as a stock switch.
Which keyboards can use it?
The Gateron Low Profile 2.0 Red needs a Gateron low-profile board; low-profile footprints differ between makers, and Kailh Choc and Gateron low-profile switches cannot share a PCB, such as the Keychron K13 Pro. It is not compatible with standard MX mechanical hot-swap sockets. Check the keyboard manufacturer's supported-switch list before buying.