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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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$0.33
Gateron Mini i Tactile  10 Stück
Gateron Mini i Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.35
WINGTREE Qingyan Tactile
UniKeys WingTree Qingyan Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
PC bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on UniKeys
$0.60
Gateron Oil King Tactile
Gateron Oil King Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.35
HMX Meteor Linear
HMX Meteor Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.30
DUHUK Lumia Bitter Tea V2  Tactile
Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
5-Pin,
PBT bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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

View on MK
$0.30
KTT Baby Blue  Tactile
Ktt Baby Blue Tactile
Tactile,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.39
HMX Sandstorm
HMX Sandstorm Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
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$0.38
HMX Retro R Linear
HMX Retro R Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.65
XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearings Linear
Keebz N Cables Tonekey Chocolate Ball Bearing Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Keebz N Cables
$0.42
HMX Yamatake Light Tactile
HMX Yamatake Light Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PBT bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.34
Gateron Smoothie Silver  Linear
Gateron Smoothie Silver Linear
Linear,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.69
KTT Aqua Prime Magnetic Linear
Ktt Aqua Prime HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.59
TTC Uranus Standard  Magnetic HE
$0.27
TTC KTEK New Star Magnetic
$0.35
Wingtree Coral Linear  10 Stück
MonacoKeys Wingtree Coral Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.32
Neo Amber Linear  10 Stück
Neo Amber Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC top,
POM 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
$1.10
Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE  Set
Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Low profile,
Factory lubed

View on Mechkeys
$0.38
BSUN Hutt
Bsun Hutt Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POK stem

View on Input Gear
$0.85
Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Dual-SMD
Gateron HE Jade Pro Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed

View on MK
$0.35
WINGTREE BM10 Tactile
UniKeys WingTree BM10 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on UniKeys
$1.10
Gateron X MCHOSE Apollo Magnetic  Set
Gateron X Apollo HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed

View on Mechkeys
$0.39
HMX SILLYWORKS Hyacinth V2 Linear    Edition
HMX Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$1.04
TTC POM King  Magnetic HE
Ttc POM King HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.99
TTC Silent Red V3  Linear
$0.28
KTT Hyacinth  Linear
Ktt Hyacinth Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$1.00
TTC Speed Silver V2 Linear Mechanical
$0.38
BSUN Bunny  Linear
Bsun Bunny Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PBT bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.41
BSUN Olive  Tactile
Bsun Olive Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
LY stem

View on Input Gear
$0.12
Kailh Sun  Clicky
Kailh Sun Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
PC top

View on MK
$1.18
TTC Flip King  Magnetic HE
$0.38
HMX Retro T Linear
HMX Retro T Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.33
SW x HMX Catmint
HMX SW x Catmint Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$1.10
TTC Speed Silver
$1.29
Gateron Magnetic Jade Max  Set
Gateron HE Jade Max Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed

View on Mechkeys
$0.30
KTT Baby Yellow  Linear
Ktt Baby Yellow Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$1.39
TTC Full POM Magneto Gaming Magnetic
Ttc Full POM Magneto
Magnetic,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Mechkeys
$0.30
KTT Baby White  Linear
Ktt Baby White Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.38
HMX Retro C Linear
HMX Retro C Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$3.70
Outemu Lime V3 Pro Silent Mechanical
Outemu Lime V3 Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Long pole,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on ktechs
$0.55
Gateron Moonlight Linear Magnetic
Gateron Moonlight HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.32
Click Inc BTP V2  Tactile
MK Click Inc BTP V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PBT bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.39
HMX Hyacinth V2 Linear  10 Stück
HMX Hyacinth V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.57
QeekeStudio YunMu
Qeekestudio YunMu
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Yunzii
$0.36
KTT Lavender  Linear
Ktt Lavender Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
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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