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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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0$0.27
MK Dose
$0.23
Gateron G Pro 2.0 Yellow, Linear 10 pack
Gateron G Pro V2 Yellow Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.35
MOMOKA Flamingo
Input Gear MOMOKA Flamingo Linear
Linear,
Double stage,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.23
KTT Sea Salt Lemon, linear, 10 pack
Ktt Sea Salt Lemon Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.33
Kailh Sage
Kailh Sage Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.16
KTT Peach  Linear
Ktt Peach Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.23
Gateron Milky Yellow Pro, Linear 10 pack
Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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$0.50
TTC Silent Brown Tactile  10 Pack
Ttc Silent Brown Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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

View on MK
$0.25
Outemu Crystal Linear  – 10 Pack
$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
$0.39
Gateron KS-33 Brown Tactile Low Profile  10 Stück
Gateron KS 33 Brown Tactile
Tactile,
Low profile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$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
$0.39
Gateron KS-33 Red Linear Low Profile  10 Stück
Gateron KS 33 Red Low Profile Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
-12% off
0$0.14
Wekt Wild Gardenia Linear
WEKT Wild Gardenia Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POK top,
POM stem

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

View on MK
$0.39
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
New
$0.45
TTC Mojin  Tactile
Ttc Mojin Tactile
Tactile,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POM stem

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$0.20
TTC Gold Pink  Linear
Ttc Gold Pink Linear
Linear,
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
$0.45
Gateron G Pro White
Gateron G Pro White Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.33
Outemu Maple Leaf Tactile  10 Pack
Outemu Maple Leaf Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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

View on MK
$0.15
Outemu Blue Clicky  10 per pack
Outemu Blue Clicky
Clicky,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top

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$0.29
TTC Flame Red  Linear
Ttc Flame Red Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MK
$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
$0.30
CHERRY MX2A BLACK LINEAR
Cherry MX2A Black Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$1.20
TTC Clear Sky
$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
$0.12
Kailh Sun  Clicky
Kailh Sun Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
PC top

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
$0.33
Outemu Blue Jade Clicky 10 pack
Outemu Blue Jade Clicky
Clicky,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top

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$0.20
KTT Red Wine , Linear 10 Pack
Ktt Red Wine Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.32
TTC Flame Red Standard  Linear
Ttc Flame Red Standard Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.43
GATERON G PRO 3.0 WHITE LINEAR    EDITION
$0.37
Kailh Polia  Tactile
Kailh Polia Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.18
KTT Kang White  Linear
Ktt Kang White Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC 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
$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
$0.25
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
$2.20
Mechanical Keyboard
Diykeycap Gliging Holy Panda Tactile
Tactile,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top

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

View on ktechs
$0.23
MMD Neo , Linear 10 Pack
MMD Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin

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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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