Not sure which keyboard to choose? Try the Keyboard Finder now!

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.

Found 388 products

Open Filters

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

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

View on Mechkeys
$0.63
BSUN Hutt  Tactile
Bsun Hutt Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POK stem

View on Input Gear
$0.45
Durock Ice King  Linear
Durock Ice King Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
Nylon stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.35
Wingtree BM10 Tactile
UniKeys WingTree BM10 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on UniKeys
$0.42
HMX YAMATAKE LIGHT TACTILE
HMX Yamatake Light Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PBT bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on UniKeys
$0.45
WS BigLucky -Tactile
$1.10
Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE  Set
Gateron Magnetic Jade Air HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Low profile,
Factory lubed

View on Mechkeys
$0.19
Kailh Sun  Clicky
Kailh Sun Clicky
Clicky,
3-Pin,
PC top

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

View on MK
$1.00
TTC Speed Silver V2 Linear Mechanical
$0.33
HMX EMO Linear  10 Pack
HMX EMO Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC top,
LY stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.20
Jerrzi Wind Rain Linear  10 per pack
Jerrzi Wind Rain Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PC top,
LY stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$1.10
TTC Speed Silver
$0.70
Gateron Jade Air Linear Hall Effect  10 Stück
Gateron Jade Air HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
PC bottom,
PC top,
PC stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.38
HMX Retro T Linear
HMX Retro T Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.35
HMX SOGURT LINEAR
HMX Sogurt Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
LY stem

View on UniKeys
$0.35
Keygeek Cheesecake Linear 10 pack
Keygeek Cheesecake Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
UPE stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.38
Leobog Kayking V1
Leobog Kayking V1 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on ktechs
$1.29
Gateron Magnetic Jade Max  Set
Gateron HE Jade Max Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed

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

View on Divinikey
$0.33
Outemu Cold Plum Linear  10 Pack
Outemu Cold Plum Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.60
DK Strawberry Milk Ice Tactile 10 per pack
DK Strawberry Milk Ice Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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

View on Yunzii
$0.45
WS BigLucky -Linear
$0.36
KTT Lavender  Linear
Ktt Lavender Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.75
Matias Quiet Linear
Matias Quiet Linear
Linear,
PC bottom,
PC top

View on MK
$0.38
Jerrzi Frosty China Tactile  10 Pack
Jerrzi Frosty China Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
PC bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

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

View on MK
$0.35
HMX KD200 LINEAR    EDITION
HMX KD200 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
PBT bottom,
Nylon top,
LY stem

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

View on Input Gear
$0.55
Gateron Mountain Top
Gateron Mountain Top Linear
Linear,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.53
Strawberry Milk Linear V2
Dangkeebs Strawberry Milk Linear V2
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Dangkeebs
$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
$0.85
Gateron Magnetic Green Dragon Linear
$0.35
HMX TEQUILA LINEAR
HMX Tequila Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POK stem

View on UniKeys
$0.20
KTT Baby Pink , Linear 10 Pack
Ktt Baby Pink Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$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
$0.30
Emogogo Joker Tactile  - 10 Pack
Emogogo Joker Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.20
Jerrzi Seashell Linear  10 per pack
Jerrzi Seashell Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.35
MMD Ice Cream V4 Linears 10 per pack
MMD Ice Cream V4 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.36
KTT Orange  Linear
Ktt Orange Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.60
[In Stock] WS Pearl
Wuque Studio WS Pearl Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Wuque Studio
$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
$3.50
Akko V3 Creamy Black Pro Linear
$0.39
Wuque WS Arowana Red Linear
Wuque Studio Wuque WS Arowana Red Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
Nylon top,
LY stem

View on Divinikey
Showing 288 of 388 products

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.

Related Categories