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.
| Kind | Optical |
| Type | Linear |
| Profile | |
| Operation Force | 45 ±15gf |
| Bottom out Force | |
| Pre-Travel | 2.0 ±0.6 mm |
| Total Travel | 4.0 mm Max. |
| Spring | |
| Sound Level | Low |
| Operation Life | 100 million |
| Suitable For | Office / Gaming |
| Finger Strike Feeling | |
Housing | |
| Stem | POM, MX stem |
| Upper Housing | PC, transparent housing |
| Housing Base | Nylon PA66, black base |
| Spring Material | Spring steel |
| Mounting Pins | No |
| Lubrication | Pre-lubed version |
| SMD LED Support | Yes |
| Initial magnetic flux | |
| Bottom-out magnetic flux | |