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Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch Set (Version 2)

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Option:Red
Quantity of one set:110 Switches
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These switches are only compatible with Keyboards with KS-22 Optical Switches.
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Different Gateron KS-22 Optical Switches Features 

Different Gateron KS-22 Optical Switches Features

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Newly Upgraded Structure

The Gateron KS-22 Optical switch is crafted with a transparent cover and black base. As an upgraded version of the KS-15 switches, we designed the KS-22 switches with a new structure and a more stable, smooth hand feel. Unlike a mechanical switch, an optical switch uses light for actuation instead of a metal-to-metal connection, enhancing the trigger speed over mechanical switches.

Inside Gateron Optical Brown Switch

Enlarged Light-Transmitting Opening

Compared to the first-generation optical switch, we enlarged the Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch’s light-transmitting opening to increase the switch’s operational lifespan to 100 million.

Enlarged Light-Transmitting Opening

Compared to the first-generation optical switch, we enlarged the Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch’s light-transmitting opening to increase the switch’s operational lifespan to 100 million.

Inside Gateron Optical Brown Switch

New Waterproof Design Concept

These optical switches will introduce a new waterproof design concept that protects its body from water.

Gateron KS-22 Optical Brown Switch
Gateron Optical Switches

Factory Pre-Lubed

The Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch is lightly pre-lubed in the factory to offer a smooth and tactile typing experience, just like the mechanical switch. 

Note: Optical Blue Switch are unlubed.

Factory Pre-Lubed

The Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch is lightly pre-lubed in the factory to offer a smooth and tactile typing experience, just like the mechanical switch. 

Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch

How They Work

The infrared optical sensing component uses light-sensing principles to generate different but equivalent resistance to form two states of open circuits and paths, thereby triggering the key signal command. 

Gateron Optical Brown Switch

Specs

Product NameGateron KS-22 Optical Switch
StemPOM, MX stem
Upper HousingPC, transparent housing
Housing BaseNylon PA66, black base
SpringSpring steel
PinsNo
LubricationPre-lubed version (Not include optical blue switch)
SMD LED SupportYes
Spec SheetDownload PDF

PS: SMD is an acronym for Surface Mounted Device. Their LEDs are attached to a rectangular printed circuit board (PCB). These LED chips can come in a variety of shapes and sizes that can produce different light intensities and colors.

Compatible Keyboards

No pins on the switches, compatible with keyboards supports Gateron Optical switches (version 2).

Note: Gateron KS-22 optical switch cannot be compatible with regular mechanical keyboards and KS-15 Gateron Optical keyboards. Make sure it is compatible with your keyboard before buying.

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Customer Reviews

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Ilya Rubinchik

Great switches

B
Brennon
Almost Perfect

Love tactile switches, and it’s hard to find a good tactile that’s also quiet, these are pretty silent. My only gripe is the actuation is pretty close to the total travel distance and I bottom out my keys a lot with these switches, could just be an adjusting period to get used to them but very happy regardless.

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Roberts Ozoliņš
Absolute bang for the buck

Fantastic switches, very smooth, very light. Sadly had to modify them with a saw meant for jewellery to fit version 1 PCB. It would be nice though if they mentioned that there is pretty much only 1 keyboard (that can at least be found and purchased easily) that supports version 2 – the Keychron K8 (version with the backlight).
However, if you're willing to cut off the stud from the bottom housing, it can fit probably any keyboard that supports the older KS-15 switches. I think it's worth it.

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Bernard Paterne
great switch

I had to make some adjustments to the bottom studs by cutting them out for the corsair k70 rgb tkl opx and lubricating them.
great feel and sound

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Anonymous
good ones

They are perfect but, they should be prelubed

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