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All Low-Force Mechanical Switches: Light Actuation Switch List

Browse every low-force mechanical switch with light actuation between 15g and 40g. Compare featherweight switches from Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, and more. Find light switches that reduce finger fatigue.

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Out of stock
$0.54
Cherry MX Purple
Cherry MX Purple Tactile
Tactile,
Water resistant,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin

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Out of stock
$0.80
TTC Frozen Silent  Linear
Ttc Frozen Silent Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
Out of stock
New
$0.38
Gateron Dawn Double-Rail Magnetic  x110
Gateron Dawn Double Rail HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$1.11
TTC Mini Magneto Gaming Magnetic
Ttc Mini Magneto Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Low profile,
Dust proof

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Out of stock
New
$0.28
Wekt Green Mustard Plus  Linear
WEKT Green Mustard Plus Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM stem

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Out of stock
New
$0.38
Gateron KS-33 Low Profile White Silent 2.0 Linear
Gateron KS 33 Low Profile White Silent V2 Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.60
Invokeys X Alas: Daydreamer
SerpentKeys Invokeys x Alas Daydreamer Silent Heavy Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POK top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.60
Kailh 1350 Chocolate Pink Low Profile
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Out of stock
New
$0.27
KTT ZenCha Silent  Tactile
Ktt ZenCha Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.30
Keygeek x Evoworks Rye Linear
Evoworks x Rye Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.35
HMX Sogurt V2 Linear
HMX Sogurt V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
LY stem

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Out of stock
$0.60
Invokeys X Alas: Nightshade
SerpentKeys Invokeys x Alas Nightshade Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POK top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.71
Everglide Sakura Pink  V2
Everglide Sakura Pink V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
PC stem

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Out of stock
New
$0.26
Grain Gold Strawberry Bubble Gum
Grain Gold Strawberry Bubble Gum Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.40
Keygeek x Moyu Athena Linear
Keygeek x Moyu Athena Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top

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Out of stock
New
$0.42
TTC Frost Whisper  Linear
Ttc Frost Whisper Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top

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Out of stock
New
$0.45
Lumia Duhuk Matcha V4
Lumia Matcha V4 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
LY bottom,
LY top

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Out of stock
$0.28
Neo x Keygeek Oat Linear
Keygeek x Oat Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top

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Out of stock
$0.57
OUTEMU Jadeite
Out of stock
$0.36
KTT Mango Pomelo  Linear
Ktt Mango Pomelo Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.35
HMX Moonlit Bleu Linear
HMX Moonlit Bleu Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.32
BSUN Light Sakura Silent  Linear
Bsun Light Sakura Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

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Out of stock
$0.27
KTT X 80 RETROS Game 1989 Orange Linear
Ktt X 80 Retros Game 1989 Orange Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

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Out of stock
$0.11
Click Inc SLP  Linear
MK Click Inc SLP Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.46
Gateron Jade Magnetic HE  Linear
Gateron Jade HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$1.50
Zeal PC Clickiez  Convertible Tactile / Clicky / Linear
Zeal PC Clickiez Clicky Tactile Linear
Clicky,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Complete Low-Force Switch List

Looking for featherweight switches with minimal actuation force? Browse every low-force switch from 15g to 40g. These light switches reduce finger fatigue and enable faster typing and gaming with minimal effort.

All Low-Force Switches Available Now

Our database tracks every switch with actuation force between 15g and 40g. Low-force switches require minimal pressure to register, making them the lightest-touch options available. Popular choices include Gateron Clear (35g), Cherry MX Speed Silver (45g light variant), and various ultra-light custom options.

Low-Force Switches for Fast Typing

Light actuation switches enable faster typing speeds by reducing the effort needed for each keypress. Typists who work long hours benefit from reduced finger strain and fatigue. The minimal resistance allows you to maintain speed over extended sessions without the hand and finger tiredness that heavier switches can cause.

Low-Force Switches for Gaming

Gamers choose low-force switches for the fastest possible actuation. In competitive games, the light touch means keys register with barely any pressure, enabling rapid double-taps and spam inputs with minimal effort. Speed-focused gamers often pair low-force switches with short actuation distances for maximum responsiveness.

Low-Force Linear vs Low-Force Tactile

Low-force linears provide effortless, smooth keypresses ideal for speed-focused use. Low-force tactiles like light browns offer gentle bump feedback at minimal weight. Linears are preferred for gaming speed, while light tactiles help typists who want feedback confirmation without heavy resistance.

Are Low-Force Switches Right for You?

Low-force switches suit light-touch typists, speed gamers, and anyone prone to finger fatigue. However, very light switches (under 35g) can lead to accidental keypresses for heavy-handed typists. If you often bottom out keys or type forcefully, consider mid-weight (45-50g) switches instead.

Reducing Finger Fatigue with Light Switches

Repetitive strain and finger fatigue are common concerns for people who type all day. Low-force switches directly address this by minimizing the effort required per keypress. Over thousands of keypresses per day, the cumulative force savings are significant. Many ergonomic keyboard builds pair low-force switches with split layouts for maximum comfort.

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