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All 3-Pin Mechanical Keyboard Switches: Complete Plate-Mount List

Browse every 3-pin plate-mount mechanical keyboard switch in one place. Compare actuation force, travel distance, and pricing across brands like Cherry, Gateron, and Kailh. Filter by linear, tactile, or clicky to find the right 3-pin switch for your hot-swap build.

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Found 123 products

$0.18
Gateron Blue Clicky
Gateron Blue Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.44
TTC Brother Clicky
Ttc Brother Clicky
Clicky,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.39
Gateron G Pro Red 2.0
Gateron G Pro Red V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.11
Kailh BOX Red Linear
Kailh BOX Red Linear
Linear,
Dust proof,
Water resistant,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.50
Gateron G Pro 3.0 Silver
Gateron G Pro V3 Silver Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.18
KTT Cabbage Tofu Linear
Ktt Cabbage Tofu Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.27
MK Dose
MK Dose Tactile
3-Pin

View on MK
$0.45
Gateron G Pro White
Gateron G Pro White Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
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$0.30
CHERRY MX2A Black Linear
Cherry MX2A Black Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.20
TTC Gold Pink Linear
Ttc Gold Pink Linear
Linear,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.45
Gateron G Pro 2.0 Blue
Gateron G Pro V2 Blue Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.23
Strawberry Jelly V2
Input Gear Strawberry Jelly V2 Linear
Linear,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.62
Gateron Red Ink
Gateron Red Ink Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin

View on Input Gear
$0.29
HMX K01 Light Tactile
HMX K01 Light Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.15
Kailh Speed Pro Burgundy Linear
Kailh Speed Pro Burgundy Linear
Linear,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.45
TTC Mojin Tactile
Ttc Mojin Tactile
Tactile,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POM stem

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$1.20
TTC Clear Sky
Ttc Clear Sky Tactile Clicky
Tactile,
3-Pin

View on Yunzii
$0.07
Kailh BOX Chinese Red Linear
Kailh BOX Chinese Red Linear
Linear,
Dust proof,
Water resistant,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.12
Kailh Sun Clicky
Kailh Sun Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
PC top

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$0.28
KTT Red Wine Linear
Ktt Red Wine Linear
Linear,
3-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.36
GATERON G Pro 3.0 Red Linear Edition
Gateron G Pro V3 Red Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin

View on UniKeys
$0.57
OUTEMU Speed Silver
Outemu Speed Silver Linear
Linear,
3-Pin

View on Yunzii
$0.43
GATERON G Pro 3.0 White Linear Edition
Gateron G Pro V3 White Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin

View on UniKeys
$0.37
Kailh Polia Tactile
Kailh Polia Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.14
Wekt Wild Gardenia Linear
WEKT Wild Gardenia Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POK top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.21
Durock Mocha Silk Linear
Durock Mocha Silk Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
3-Pin,
POK bottom,
POK top,
POM stem

View on MK
$3.50
KTT Kang White Mechanical
Ktt Kang White
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on ktechs
$2.20
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Diykeycap Gliging Holy Panda Tactile
Tactile,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top

View on Diykeycap
$0.26
KTT Laurel Linear
Ktt Laurel Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.21
KTT Grapefruit Linear
Ktt Grapefruit Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.20
Kailh Speed Pro Burgundy Linear
Kailh Pro Burgundy Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Keebz N Cables
$0.27
KTT Mint Linear
Ktt Mint Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.36
GATERON G Pro 3.0 Black Linear Edition
Gateron G Pro 3.0 Black Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin

View on UniKeys
$0.80
Wuque Studio Dash Linear Magnetic HE
Wuque Studio Dash HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.18
Gateron KS-3 Milky Red Pro Linear
Gateron KS 3 Milky Red Pro Linear
Linear,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.40
Cherry MX Silent Red Linear
Cherry MX Silent Red Linear
Linear,
Silent,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.22
TTC Golden Brown V3 Tactile
Ttc Golden Brown V3 Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.34
TTC Quick Silver Linear
Ttc Quick Silver Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
Out of stock
$0.48
Geon Raptor HE V2
Geon Raptor HE V2 Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
Out of stock
$0.75
Kailh BOX Hush Pro Deep Sea Whale Silent Tactile
Kailh BOX Hush Pro Deep Sea Whale Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
Out of stock
$0.40
Kailh BOX Navy Clicky
Kailh BOX Navy Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
Out of stock
$0.90
Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
Out of stock
$1.20
KBDFans Aliaz Silent Tactile
KBDFans Aliaz Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
3-Pin

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Out of stock
$0.50
Kailh BOX Ancient Grey Linear
Kailh BOX Ancient Grey Linear
Linear,
Dust proof,
Water resistant,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
Out of stock
$0.46
KTT Matcha Tactile
Ktt Matcha Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
Out of stock
$0.75
Kailh BOX Hush Pro Deep Sea Island Silent Linear
Kailh BOX Hush Pro Deep Sea Island Silent Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
ABS stem

View on MK
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Complete 3-Pin Switch List

Looking for 3-pin plate-mount switches? Browse every available option from top brands and compare specs, prices, and real-time stock. Use our filters to narrow down by actuation type, force, and brand.

All 3-Pin Plate-Mount Switches Available Now

Our database tracks every 3-pin switch currently on the market from brands like Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Akko, and more. 3-pin switches are the most widely compatible option for hot-swap keyboards and plate-mount builds. Filter by price range, actuation type, and brand to find exactly what you need.

3-Pin vs 5-Pin Switches: Which Do You Need?

3-pin switches have two metal contact pins and one central plastic post, while 5-pin switches add two extra plastic guide pins for PCB stability. Any 5-pin switch can be converted to 3-pin by clipping the extra legs, but not vice versa. If your keyboard has a plate, 3-pin switches work perfectly since the plate handles alignment.

Best 3-Pin Switches for Hot-Swap Keyboards

Most hot-swap keyboards accept both 3-pin and 5-pin switches. Popular 3-pin options include Gateron Yellow for budget linear builds, Cherry MX Red for proven reliability, and Kailh Box switches for dust resistance. All of these drop right into standard hot-swap sockets without modification.

3-Pin Linear Switches for Gaming

For gaming, 3-pin linear switches deliver smooth, consistent actuation without a tactile bump. Options range from light 35g Gateron Clears to standard 45g Cherry MX Reds. The plate-mount design ensures stable keystrokes during intense gaming sessions, and hot-swap compatibility lets you experiment freely.

3-Pin Tactile and Clicky Options for Typing

Typists can choose from 3-pin tactile switches like Cherry MX Brown or Gateron Brown for subtle feedback, or clicky options like Cherry MX Blue and Kailh Box White for audible confirmation. These plate-mount variants offer the same performance as their 5-pin counterparts in any keyboard with a switch plate.

Are 3-Pin Switches Compatible with 5-Pin PCBs?

Yes, 3-pin switches fit into any 5-pin PCB without issues. The extra holes simply remain empty. This universal compatibility makes 3-pin switches a safe choice if you plan to use them across different keyboards or future builds.

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