Smooth And Natural
Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switch is a Gateron conventional mechanical switch that brings noticeable improvements over the original MX switches. Enhancements have been made to create a smooth and natural typing experience. It is also perfectly compatible with 3mm round lights and plug-in full-color LED lights.
Gold Alloy Contact
Crafted with gold alloy contact, the Gateron KS-8 has higher antioxidant properties and protects the switch with comprehensive anti-corrosion protection.
Backlight Effect
Compared to the Gateron KS-3X1 Milky Switch, the Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switch's backlight has a transparent upper housing to provide better light effect.
![Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches Backlight Effect Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches Backlight Effect](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/8514/9779/t/3/assets/gateron-ks8-mechanical-switch-1658107846549-1662432629785_1200x.jpg?v=1662432631)
![Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/8514/9779/t/3/assets/gateron-ks8-mechanical-switches-1658108039143-1662432907455_1200x.jpg?v=1662432909)
Gold Alloy Contact
Crafted with gold alloy contact, the Gateron KS-8 has higher antioxidant properties and protects the switch with comprehensive anti-corrosion protection.
Features
![Different Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches Features Different Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches Features](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/8514/9779/t/3/assets/different-gateron-ks8mechanical-switches-features-1659492744329-1662433007469_1200x.jpg?v=1662433009)
Specs
Product Name | Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switch |
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Stem | POM, MX stem |
Housing | PC (upper housing), PA66 (housing base), Transparent housing |
Spring | Stainless steel |
Pins | 5-Pin switch |
Lubrication | No |
SMD LED support | No |
Compatible Keyboards
Any Gateron G Pro Mechanical (Hot-Swappable) version, Keychron Mechanical (Hot-Swappable) version, Q series or V series Keychron keyboards.
![Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches Layout of PCB Gateron KS-8 Mechanical Switches Layout of PCB](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/8514/9779/t/3/assets/gateron-ks8-mechanical-switch-layout-of-pcb-1658109078675-1662433064295_1200x.jpg?v=1662433065)