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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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$0.39
HMX SongYue Linear  10 Stück
HMX SongYue Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
Nylon stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.38
HMX Sandstorm, Tactile 10 pack
HMX Sandstorm Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.50
Cherry MX Falcon Heavy Tactile 10 pack
Cherry MX2A Falcon Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.40
WINGTREE GOLDEN APPLE V2 TACTILE
UniKeys WingTree Golden Apple V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
PC top,
LY stem

View on UniKeys
$0.69
Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro HE
Gateron Jade Pro HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Keebz N Cables
$0.35
NuPhy Fleeting Gold
Nuphy Fleeting Gold Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POK stem

View on Nuphy
$0.35
NuPhy Rose Glacier
Nuphy Rose Glacier Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POK stem

View on Nuphy
$0.39
Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile  10 Stück
Gateron Snowy Yellow Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.50
Gateron Green Apple  Tactile
Gateron Green Apple Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.28
Zuoce Sweet Grapefruit Linear  10-Pack
Zuoce Sweet Grapefruit Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.50
Thocc Exchange Unity Silent Tactile
Unity Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.45
Durock Ice King  Tactile
Durock Ice King Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
Nylon stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$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
$0.30
Outemu Lotus Linear  10‑Pack
Outemu Lotus Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.31
Wuque Studio Morandi Linear  -  10 Pack
Wuque Studio Morandi Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
UPE stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.45
Wuque WS BigLucky Tactile
Wuque Studio Wuque WS BigLucky Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.35
BSUN SEA FOG TACTILE
Bsun Sea Fog Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

View on UniKeys
$0.38
HMX Yamatake Tactile
HMX Yamatake Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.46
YUNZII Crystal Linear Mechanical
Yunzii Crystal Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
Nylon stem

View on Yunzii
$0.28
KTT MoonRosa  Linear
Ktt MoonRosa Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.35
AGS Radiant HE Linear Magnetic Hall Effect  10 Stück
MonacoKeys AGS Radiant HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$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
$0.33
HMX Vintage Citrus  Linear
HMX Vintage Citrus Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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

View on MK
$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
$0.34
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
$0.38
Outemu Silent Peach V3 Silent Linear  10 Stück
Outemu Silent Peach V3 Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.35
HMX Hades V2 Linear
HMX Hades V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top

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

View on Divinikey
$0.85
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
$0.28
HMX Amber  Linear
HMX Amber Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
PC top,
POM stem

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

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

View on MK
$0.54
TTC Elf King  Magnetic He
$0.35
WINGTREE QINGYAN TACTILE
UniKeys WingTree Qingyan Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
PC bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

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

View on Mechkeys
$0.34
BuiltByNim BBN Linear
Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.30
Haimu Sea Salt Silent Linear  10 Pack
haimu Sea Salt Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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

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

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

View on SerpentKeys
$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
$0.74
KTT Lightning V2  Linear
Ktt Lightning V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$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
$0.40
Icey Ice Mango Berry Tactile
Dangkeebs Icey Ice Mango Berry Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
POK top,
POM stem

View on Dangkeebs
$0.30
WingTree KM16 Linear 10 Pack
Thocc Exchange WingTree KM16 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

View on Thocc Exchange
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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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