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All Low-Travel Mechanical Switches: Short Travel Switch List

Browse every low-travel mechanical switch with total travel under 3.5mm. Compare speed switches, short-stroke designs, and rapid actuation options. Find the fastest switches for gaming and speed typing.

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$0.38
Outemu Honey Peach V3 Silent Linear
Outemu Honey Peach V3 Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.49
KTT Lightning  Linear
Ktt Lightning Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.18
TTC Low Profile Blue  Clicky
$0.36
HMX Cthulhu Linear  10 Stück
HMX Cthulhu Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.21
Kailh Choc Round Red  Low Profile Linear
Kailh Choc Round Red Low Profile Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.18
Gateron EF Grayish  Tactile
Gateron EF Grayish Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.57
Kailh Low Profile Choc Red V1 10 Pack
Kailh Low Profile Choc Red V1 Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.21
Kailh Speed Pink  Clicky
Kailh Speed Pink Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.57
Kailh Low Profile Choc Red V2 10 Pack
Kailh Low Profile Choc Red V2 Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Long pole,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.38
HMX Retro J Tactile - 10 pack
HMX Retro J Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.80
Gateron Magnetic Jade
Gateron HE Jade Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed

View on Nuphy
$0.35
HMX Aperol Linear 10 Pack
HMX Aperol Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.33
HMX Pine Moon
HMX Pine Moon Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin

View on SerpentKeys
$0.32
Gateron G Pro 3.0 Silver  Linear
Gateron G Pro 3.0 Silver Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.45
Gateron Azure Dragon V4
Gateron Azure Dragon V4 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$3.80
AGS Radiant HE Magnetic
$0.50
Akko Astrolink Magnetic , linear 10 pack
Akko Astrolink HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.50
TTC Silent Bluish White V2 Tactile  10 Pack
Ttc Silent Bluish White Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.30
Outemu Silent Lemon V3 Tactile  10 Pack
Outemu Silent Lemon V3 Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.39
HMX Snowfall Tactile  10 Stück
HMX Snowfall Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.55
Gateron Orchid Full POM Linear Hall Effect  10 Stück
Gateron Orchid HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.35
Keygeek PA Linear  10 pack
Keygeek PA Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
Nylon stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.25
OUTEMU SILENT LIME V3 TACTILE
Outemu Silent Lime V3 Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.20
Jerrzi Low Profile Red Linear  10 Pack
Jerrzi Low Profile Red Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Long pole,
5-Pin

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.50
Everglide Skyline Magnetic  10 Pack
Everglide Skyline HE Linear
Magnetic,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.17
Kailh Speed Copper  Tactile
Kailh Speed Copper Tactile
Tactile,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.80
MCHOSE & Kailh Beige Ice Cream Pro
$0.57
Kailh Low Profile Choc Brown V1 10 Pack
Kailh Low Profile Choc Brown V1 Tactile
Tactile,
Low profile,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.32
Wingtree Qingyan Tactile
Divinikey Wingtree Qingyan Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on Divinikey
$0.45
TTC Speed Gold V3  10 pack
$0.39
Cherry MX Falcon Tactile  10 Stück
Cherry MX Falcon Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.42
BSUN Taro N Sweet Potato V2 Linear  10 Stück
Bsun Taro N Sweet Potato V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
LY bottom,
POK top,
LY stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.40
Keygeek Cheese V2 Linear 10 pack
Keygeek Designer Keys Cheese V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.50
Everglide Siren Magnetic  10 Pack
Everglide Siren HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.40
Kailh Choc White  Low Profile Clicky
Kailh Choc White Low Profile Clicky
Clicky,
Low profile,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
New
$0.37
Gateron KS-3X1 Milky Pro Heavy Tactile
Gateron KS 3X1 Milky Pro Heavy Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.30
Akko Penguin Silent Tactile  10 Pack
Akko Penguin Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.37
Gateron Strawberry Chocolate Low-Profile
Gateron KS 33 Low Profile V2 Strawberry Chocolate Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
POM bottom,
POK top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.35
HMX CITRUS SILVER V2 LINEAR
HMX Citrus Silver V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.33
BSUN Ocean, Tactile 10 Pack
Bsun Ocean Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.35
HMX x Renalabs Jade Tactile 10 pack
HMX x Renalabs Yuyu Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.84
Gateron Low-profile Magnetic Jade Pro
$0.80
Gateron Low-profile Magnetic Jade
Gateron Magnetic Jade Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Low profile

View on Nuphy
$0.36
HMX Cloud V2 Linear  10 Stück
HMX Cloud V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon top,
LY stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.28
Outemu Silent Cream Yellow Pro Tactile  10 Pack
Outemu Silent Cream Yellow Pro Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.33
Akko Fairy Silent Linear , Silent Linear 10 Pack
Akko Fairy Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
New
$0.65
Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile
Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.33
HMX Yogurt S Linear
HMX Yogurt S Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
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Complete Low-Travel Switch List

Looking for the fastest switches with minimal travel? Browse every low-travel switch under 3.5mm total travel. These speed-optimized switches enable quicker actuation for competitive gaming and fast typing.

All Low-Travel Switches Available Now

Our database tracks every switch with total travel under 3.5mm. Low-travel switches reduce the distance between keypress and actuation, enabling faster inputs. Options include Kailh Speed switches, Cherry MX Speed Silver, low-profile switches, and various short-stroke designs from multiple brands.

Low-Travel Switches for Competitive Gaming

Competitive gamers choose low-travel switches for their shortened response time. Less distance to actuation means faster key registration. Cherry MX Speed Silver (3.4mm travel, 1.2mm actuation) and Kailh Speed Silver (3.5mm travel, 1.1mm actuation) are proven choices for FPS and rhythm games where milliseconds matter.

Speed Switches vs Standard Switches

Standard switches typically have 4.0mm total travel with 2.0mm actuation. Speed switches cut this to 3.0-3.5mm travel with 1.0-1.2mm actuation. The shorter distance enables faster repeated keypresses but can increase accidental inputs for some users. Speed switches suit gamers and fast typists who have adapted to the lighter touch required.

Low-Profile Low-Travel Options

Low-profile switches like Kailh Choc naturally offer reduced travel distances of around 3.0mm. These combine the benefits of short travel with a slim form factor suitable for portable and ergonomic keyboards. If you want both speed and a compact build, low-profile switches serve double duty.

Adjusting to Low-Travel Switches

Switching from standard to low-travel switches requires an adjustment period. The shorter travel means you need a lighter touch to avoid bottoming out on every keypress. Most users adapt within a few days to a week. Starting with a slightly heavier spring weight can help during the transition.

Low-Travel Switches with Rapid Trigger

Magnetic Hall Effect switches combine short actuation points with rapid trigger technology for the ultimate speed setup. With adjustable actuation as low as 0.1mm and instant reset on upstroke, they offer travel characteristics that mechanical speed switches cannot match. These represent the cutting edge of low-travel switch technology.

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