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02 / THE ESSENTIALS
Gateron KS-9 Silent 2.0 Black Linear Switches — 10PCS at a Glance
Silent
Switch Type
4 mm
Total Travel
5-pin
Mount
Yes
Factory Lubed
60 gf
Operating force
Firm 60gf linear force with quieter impact
The Black version has 60±15gf operating force; the other Yellow, Red, Black and White versions do not all use the same spring rating. Factory pre-lubrication and top/bottom silencing pads are designed to smooth travel and reduce hard keypress impact noise, not to produce total silence or guaranteed dB reductions.
Performance, sound and lube uniformity are not KeebPilot laboratory measurements; any community experiences are subjective and build-dependent.
KS-9 Silent 2.0
SeriesKS-9 Silent 2.0
VariantBlack
Switch typeSilent linear
Operating force60±15gf
Pre-travel2.0±0.6mm
Total travel4.0mm max
StemPOM
Top housingTransparent PC
Bottom housingMilky nylon
Pin configuration5-pin
Should you choose these switches?
Users seeking a firm-force, dampened linear switch for a shared desk or late-night keyboard.
- Black variant buyers who want 60gf rather than confusing it with another color.
- Owners of compatible MX mechanical boards seeking a 10-switch tryout or replacement pack.
Silent dampeners change the bottom-out feel; some typists prefer the firmer impact of non-silent switches.
- Not soundproof: stabilizers, keycaps and the board can still produce noise.
- 5-pin does not universally fit every 3-pin-only PCB or proprietary socket.
Choose your options
Before you buy: check the switch socket
These are conventional MX-style mechanical-contact switches. Check socket technology and your PCB/plate mounting arrangement; Hall Effect and optical-only boards are not compatible.
Mechanical socket
Confirm a standard MX-style mechanical switch interface; magnetic Hall Effect and optical-only sockets are different technologies.
Mounting
Gateron lists KS-9 Silent 2.0 as 5-pin, factory-pre-lubed switches compatible with MX mechanical sockets that accept five locating/contact legs. Verify compatibility for your keyboard, especially older 3-pin-only sockets.
Keycaps and lightingCheck MX stem fit, your LED position and keycap lighting requirements; lighting appearance is not guaranteed.
Check your actual PCB, plate and keyboard layout before buying.
How many switches should you order?
Choose your keyboard layout to get a practical starting quantity. Then confirm the exact key count for your board and decide how many spare switches you want for testing or replacement.
Recommended for 65%
Select an available configuration
Recommendations require verified pack sizes, prices and availability from the current variation data.
Detailed specifications
Stem
POM
Top housing
Transparent PC
Bottom housing
Milky nylon
Pin configuration
5-pin
Factory pre-lubed
Yes
Dampeners
Upper and lower impact-silencing pads
SMD LED support
Yes
Quantity
10PCS
Brand
Gateron
Switch technology
Mechanical-contact
Sold pack
10 switches
FAQ
How much force does Silent Black use?
Gateron lists the Black model at 60±15gf operating force.
Is it truly silent?
It includes dampening pads designed to reduce stem impact noise, but actual keyboards still make some sound.
Will it fit a magnetic or optical keyboard?
No. It is an MX-style mechanical switch, not Hall Effect or optical.
Are these 3-pin or 5-pin?
Official KS-9 Silent 2.0 uses a 5-pin design. Check the PCB before purchase.
How many switches are shipped?
10 switches of the selected color. 35PCS is a separate sourced option and must not be assumed included.