Gateron Low Profile Red
Linear Gateron
The Gateron Low Profile Red (KS-33) is a 45g slim linear with 2.5mm total travel used in low-profile boards like the Keychron K-series and NuPhy Air line.
Gateron Low Profile Red specs
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Actuation force | 45g |
| Bottom-out force | 60g |
| Pre-travel | 1.5 mm |
| Total travel | 2.5 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | transparent PC |
| Bottom housing | nylon |
| Spring | single-stage |
| Factory lube | light |
| Pins | 3-pin |
| Typical price | $0.23 / switch |
| Sound profile | shallow, clacky |
| Released | 2021 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Switches similar to the Gateron Low Profile Red
Kailh Choc Red Linear The Kailh Choc Red (PG1350) is the standard linear of the ultra-low-profile Choc ecosystem, a 50g switch with 3mm travel that dominates split ergonomic keyboards like the Corne. Gateron Low Profile Brown Tactile The Gateron Low Profile Brown (KS-33) adds a light tactile bump to Gateron's slim 2.5mm-travel platform for people who want laptop-height keys with feedback.
Which keyboards can use it?
Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Gateron Low Profile Red. Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.