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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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Found 324 products

$0.37
XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing
SerpentKeys Tonekey Chocolate Ball Bearing Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.40
YUNZII Candy Linear 5-Pin Mechanical
Yunzii Candy Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
UPE stem

View on Yunzii
$1.50
Gateron Magnetic Jade Mini Low Profile POM Set
Gateron Jade Mini HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Low profile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Mechkeys
$0.28
MMD Princess Tactile V3 Edition
MMD Princess V3 Tactile
Tactile,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
POK bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.28
HMX Amber Linear
HMX Amber Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.40
HMX Dune Tactile
HMX Dune Tactile
Tactile,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.44
NuPhy Panda Max
Nuphy Panda Max Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Nuphy
$0.36
NuPhy Max
Nuphy Max
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POM top,
LY stem

View on Nuphy
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$0.40
WINGTREE Golden Apple V2 Tactile
UniKeys WingTree Golden Apple V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
PC top,
LY stem

View on UniKeys
$0.36
MMD Holy Panda V3 Tactile 10 Stück
MMD Holy Panda V3 Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.24
Gateron EF Fast Silver Linear
Gateron EF Fast Silver Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.38
HMX Ice Lotus Tactile
HMX Ice Lotus Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.38
HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear 10 Stück
HMX x 80 Retros KD400 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.45
Techno Violet
Input Gear Techno Violet Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.35
Wingtree KM16 Linear 10 Stück
MonacoKeys Wingtree KM16 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.34
Kailh BOX Spring Linear
Kailh BOX Spring Linear
Linear,
Dust proof,
Water resistant,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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

View on Dangkeebs
$0.35
Gateron Milky Pro Tactile
Gateron Milky Pro Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.42
HMX Meteorite Linear 10 Stück
HMX Meteorite Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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
$0.81
TTC Snow Magnetic HE
Ttc Snow HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.65
Emogogo Hybrid Black
Emogogo Hybrid Black Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Dangkeebs
$0.80
Kailh Fried Egg Mechanical Keyboard
Kailh Fried Egg Tactile
Silent,
Dust proof,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Mechkeys
$1.20
Gateron Magnetic Green Dragon Set
Gateron HE Green Dragon Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed

View on Mechkeys
$0.35
Wingtree BM11 Tactile 10 Stück
MonacoKeys Wingtree BM11 Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.45
Wuque WS BigLucky Linear
Wuque Studio Wuque WS BigLucky Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$2.20
Sarokeys Strawberry Youth Tactile
Sarokeys Strawberry Youth Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
PC top,
POK stem

View on SerpentKeys
$2.20
Sarokeys Strawberry Youth Linear
Sarokeys Strawberry Youth Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.38
KBDfans Roller V2 Linear
KBDFans Roller V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.35
WINGTREE Coral Linear
UniKeys WingTree Coral Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on UniKeys
$0.85
TTC Noble Horse HE Clip Clop Sound Linear
Ttc Noble Horse HE Clip Clop Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.40
DUHUK Lumia On Point HE Magnetic
Duhuk Lumia On Point HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.35
Corsa
Input Gear Bolsa Corsa Tactile
Tactile,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$1.49
TTC White Horse RGB Magnetic HE
Ttc White Horse HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof

View on MK
$0.50
Sillyworks x Gateron Type R Tactile
Gateron Sillyworks x Type R Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.25
OUTEMU Silent Honey Peach V3 Pro Linear
Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.57
Gateron Apollo Linear Magnetic
Gateron Apollo HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.34
Gateron Milky Yellow Pro KS-3X1 Heavy Tactile 10 Stück
Gateron Milky Yellow Pro KS 3X1 Heavy Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.30
KTT Baby Pink Linear
Ktt Baby Pink Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$1.49
TTC Black Horse RGB Magnetic HE
Ttc Black Horse HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof

View on MK
$0.54
TTC Elf King Magnetic He
Ttc Elf King HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic

View on MK
$0.35
Wingtree KM17 Linear 10 Stück
MonacoKeys Wingtree KM17 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.42
HMX Retro Joker 35x
HMX Retro Joker Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.62
GEON Black
Geon Black Linear
Linear,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.75
Gateron Yellow Ink
Gateron Yellow Ink Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.57
HUANO OMEGA Magnetic
huano OMEGA HE Linear
Magnetic,
Dust proof,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Mechkeys
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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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Low-Profile SwitchesMagnetic SwitchesLong-Pole SwitchesLinear Switches