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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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$0.49
Gateron Milky Yellow HE
Gateron Milky Yellow HE Linear
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.39
Gateron Ink Yellow V2  Linear
Gateron Ink Yellow V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PBT bottom,
PBT top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.53
Dangkeebs Blueberry Milk Tactile  10‑Pack
Dangkeebs Blueberry Milk Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Dangkeebs
$0.35
SWK Catmint  Linear
MK SWK Catmint Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POK stem

View on MK
$0.90
Gateron Magnetic Spark  Linear HE
Gateron Magnetic Spark HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
PC stem

View on MK
$0.36
KTT Vanilla Ice Cream  Linear
Ktt Vanilla Ice Cream Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
Nylon top,
POK stem

View on MK
$0.22
Kailh Box Sun  Clicky
$0.37
Gateron POM Smoothie Silver
Gateron POM Smoothie Silver Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.31
Tecsee Coral  Tactile
Tecsee Coral Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PME bottom,
PME top,
Nylon stem

View on MK
$0.85
Gateron Magnetic Jade Emerald Heavy Tactile
Gateron HE Emerald Jade Heavy Tactile
Tactile,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.50
Gateron Type R Tactile
Gateron Type R Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POM top,
Nylon stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.85
Gateron Magnetic Jade Emerald Tactile
Gateron HE Jade Emerald Tactile
Tactile,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.48
Owlab Ti HE Linear
Owlab Ti HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.15
Kailh Speed Gold  Clicky
Kailh Speed Gold Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.30
Wingtree BM11 Tactile 10 pack
Thocc Exchange Wingtree BM11 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PC bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.46
HMX JADE TACTILE    EDITION
HMX Jade Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top

View on MonacoKeys
$0.42
Wingtree Golden Apple V2 Tactile  10 Stück
MonacoKeys Wingtree Golden Apple V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC top,
LY stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.64
BSUN X
Bsun X Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
POK top,
LY stem

View on Input Gear
$0.42
Gateron KS-33 Silent Brown Silent Tactile Low Profile  10 Stück
Gateron KS 33 V2 Silent Brown Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.39
URStudio Ice Ultra V2 HE Linear Magnetic Hall Effect  10 Stück
MonacoKeys URStudio Ice Ultra V2 HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.18
KTT Cream Yellow  Linear
Ktt Cream Yellow Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.38
AGS Radiant HE
Divinikey Aiglatson Studio Radiant HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.40
BSUN Mozarella Cheese Tactile 10 Pack
Bsun Mozzarella Cheese Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POK top,
LY stem

View on Divinikey
$0.42
HMX Firecracker Tactile
HMX Firecracker Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
Nylon stem

View on UniKeys
$0.37
HMX x 80Retros Joker Linear
HMX x 80Retros Joker Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
POM stem

View on Keebz N Cables
$0.21
Kailh Speed Bronze  Clicky
Kailh Speed Bronze Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.55
Emogogo Hybrid Black Linear  - 10 Pack
Emogogo Hybrid Black Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.51
Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Linear Silent Red
Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Silent Red Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Low profile,
Factory lubed

View on Mechkeys
$0.25
Outemu Samuume Linear  10 Pack
Outemu Samuume Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.45
Icey Ice Mango Berry Tactile
Keebz N Cables Icey Ice Mango Berry Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
POK top,
POM stem

View on Keebz N Cables
New
$0.69
Gateron Oil King Yellow Heavy Tactile Silent
Gateron Oil King Yellow Tactile Silent
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.70
Taro N Sweet Potato V2 Linear
Keebz N Cables Taro N Sweet Potato V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
LY bottom,
POK top,
LY stem

View on Keebz N Cables
$0.73
Keygeek Guns N Roses Linear  by Keys in Cheese Studio
Keygeek Keys in Cheese Guns N Roses Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Keebz N Cables
$0.50
Silliworks x Gateron Type R, Tactile 10 pack
Gateron Silliworks x Type R Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.57
Kailh Low Profile Choc White V1 10 Pack
Kailh Low Profile Choc White V1 Clicky
Clicky,
Low profile,
Long pole,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$1.49
Gateron Jade Delta Light Linear Hall Effect  10 Stück
Gateron Jade Delta Light HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top

View on MonacoKeys
$0.42
Gateron KS-33 Silent Red Silent Linear Low Profile  10 Stück
Gateron KS 33 V2 Silent Red Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.35
NuPhy Polaris
Nuphy Polaris Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POK stem

View on Nuphy
$0.49
EPOMAKER Sorane Silent  Set
Epomaker Sorane Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Epomaker
$0.55
Dangkeebs Strawberry Milk Linear V2
Dangkeebs Strawberry Milk V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.40
HMX CRYSTAL HE MAGNETIC GAMING
HMX Crystal HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.21
BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape Tactile
Zuoce x Studio Cheese Grape Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Keebz N Cables
$0.57
Titan Nation Miami Gaming Magnetic
Titan Nation Miami HE Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Mechkeys
$0.84
TTC Dragon Lord  Magnetic HE
Ttc Dragon Lord HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.15
Icey Ice Mangoberry Tactile
SerpentKeys Icey Ice Mangoberry Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
POM top,
POK stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.28
Gateron Banana Jelly  Tactile
Gateron Banana Jelly Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin

View on MK
$0.34
GEON Clear
Geon Clear Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.85
Gateron Magnetic Jade Sapphire
Gateron HE Jade Sapphire Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
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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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