On January 10, 2023, Gateron released its official Instagram to announce the official release of the Low Profile 2.0 Switch.
This posting is in the form of a detailed explanation of the January 5, 2023 posting.
As for Gateron Low-profile Switches 1.0, I personally did not like it that much in terms of “weak return”, so I am very excited about 2.0.
A total of six types of switches were announced: three upgraded versions of the existing Red/Brown/Blue and three new switches, Wisteri/Daisy/Aloe.
However, Wisteria /Daisy /Aloe are only available in NuPhy.
Updated versions of previous models announced by Gateron are available for individual purchase from Gateron.com, as well as from NuPhy and Keychron.
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In September 2023, “Cowberry” and “Moss” from NuPhy and “Banana” from Gateron were announced.
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See more details about Gateron Low-profile Switches 2.0 in the comparison chart.
In fact, there are two types of “Gateron Low-profile 2.0 Switches” announced this time.
One is the Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Switch Set, a series that evolved from Gateron Low-profile 1.0 to 2.0, announced on the official Gateron website.
Gateron Low-profile Switches 2.0 (Gateron Official)
| Switch | Red | Brown | Blue | Banana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture. |  |  |  |  |
| Feel | Linear | Tactile | Clicky. | Tactile |
| Color | Red | Brown | Blue | Yellow |
| Lubed. | Pre-Lubed | Pre-Lubed | Pre-Lubed | Pre-Lubed |
| Pressure | 50gf | 55gf | 65gf | 60gf |
| Operating force | 50±15gf | 55±15gf | 65±15gf | 60±15gf |
| End force | 60±5gf | 60±5gf | 70±5gf | unknown |
| Spring | 13.5mm | 13.5mm | 11.5mm | unknown |
| Pre-Travel | 1.7±0.4mm | 1.7±0.4mm | 1.7±0.4mm | 1.7±0.4mm |
| Total Travel | 3.2±0.2mm | 3.2±0.2mm | 3.2±0.2mm | 3.2±0.2mm |
The other is the NuPhy x Gateron collaboration model, announced at the same time as the launch of the NuPhy Air96.
Nominally, we refer to this as the “NuPhy model.
Gateron Low-profile Switches 2.0 (NuPhy)
| Switch | Cowberry | Moss. | Wisteria | Daisy. | Aloe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture. |  |  |  |  |  |
| Feel | Linear | Tactile | Tactile | Linear | Linear |
| Color | Red | MossGreen | Light Blue | Light Orange | Light Green |
| Lubed. | Pre-Lubed | Pre-Lubed | Pre-Lubed | Pre-Lubed | Pre-Lubed |
| Pressure | 45gf | 60gf | 55gf | 48gf | 37gf |
| Operating force | 45±15gf | 60±15gf | 55±15gf | 48±15gf | 37±15gf |
| Spring | 15mm | 16.5mm | 16.5mm | 16.5mm | 16.5mm |
| Pre-Travel | 1.2±0.3mm | 1.7±0.4mm | 1.7±0.4mm | 1.7±0.4mm | 1.7±0.4mm |
| Total Travel | 3.2mm | 3.2mm | 3.2mm | 3.2mm | 3.2mm |
Comparing the new low-profile mechanical key switches to previous low-profile switches, it can be seen that the new low-profile mechanical key switches have an increased total travel and a deeper stroke that is closer to that of the normal profile.
Gateron Low-profile Switches 1.0
| Switch | Blue | Red | Brown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel | Clicky. | Linear | Tactile |
| Color | Blue | Red | Brown |
| Lubed. | None | None | None |
| Pressure | 50±15g | 45±15g | 55±15g |
| Spring | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| Total Travel | 2.5±0.5mm | 2.5±0.5mm | 2.5±0.5mm |
The fact that it is pre-lubricated would be a major point.
Mounted from NuPhy Air96
In a subsequent post, it was announced that Gateron Low-profile Switches 2.0 will be included starting with NuPhy ‘s newest product, the NuPhy Air96.
Air96 is a 96% layout keyboard by NuPhy, an up-and-coming keyboard brand based in Shenzhen, China.
The most important feature is the use of “low-profile mechanical switches,” which are thin, lightweight, and portable.
As for the Air series, Air75v2 has also been released.
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In the Air series, the Air75 is a very well-known keyboard, as it is available from an authorized distributor in Japan.
Where to Buy Gateron Low-profile 2.0
- Gateron Low-profile 2.0 (Red / Brown /Blue)
- Gateron Low-profile 2.0 (Red / Brown / Blue / Wisteria / Daisy / Aloe)
→Both are available from the official NuPhy website.
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